Carved

The depth of the canyon, can only be achieved by the raging cutting waters of the river...

The Gut-Wrenching Honesty of Others

Somehow vulnerability and total honesty, especially those who are in pain, taps into something deep inside of me.  Suddenly I'm welled up with love...  And feelings of love for others, I don't think that's my default setting...  A chord must be struck... I have to be touched, moved...

Touching Words

Her words strike deep chords within me,
And play the most sonorous of songs
Melodies to soothe this weary soul

The Glow

I am drawn to you
I want to bask in you
Your presence I wish I could deeply indulge in
Yet I'm afraid
I'm afraid to experience, then possibly lose
I'm afraid to be kicked out of Eden
To experience the loss of pure bliss

If Love is The Most Valuable Thing

If love is truly the most valuable thing, then those with the ability to love and be loved are inherently valuable.

Whether it's allowing an outlet for another to love, or to love itself, Both of these seem quite valuable.

The Hidden Offensive Nature of Defensiveness

Too often I get into defensive modes.  I forget the not-so-nice nature of defensiveness.  When we become defensive we actually go on offense.  So often we become the monsters we believe others to be.  We point accusing fingers at people...

So often we condemn people to crimes they might not even have committed by our mere reaction...  The act of feeling threatened is an accusation...  Sure it's often warranted when we're in physical danger.  But threats of the psychological variety are often pre-judgments on others of a not-so-nice nature.

When I point my finger at others, three fingers point back at me...

Too Much Self-Concern

My default setting if I don't hear back from someone is "What did I do wrong?"  I had a painful "Aha!" moment, where I realize my sole focus on myself leads me to potential blindness and selfishness.

Another possibility is that something might have happened to the person I don't hear back from.  Instead of wondering if the person is okay, I only think about myself...  I need to remind myself to also focus on others...

Suffocating in a Blanket of Loneliness

What at first seems to sooth and to comfort
Begins to suffocate and deprive
Deprive me of what my soul needs
Connection...

Is the Glass Half-Empty or Half-Full?

From my perspective the glass is completely full.  To deny the existence of air is quite silly.  Just like denying the existence of  things we don't particularly like in life is silly.  Sure things that we label as "positive" are going to happen, and fill our lives.  But life as a whole is filled with both positive and negative.  The whole gamut of experience creates the big picture.

The cup is open.  Pour some water in, pour some water out.  The glass is always full.

Somnambulist

At what point does one really know if he or she awake?  How do we know when we're truly living?

Neediness

It's the holidays, and I feel needy!  The irony is that neediness makes me want to barf.  So I guess I'll be making myself barf this season!  I enjoy my alone time, but sometimes I have an intense desire to really connect deeply with someone.  I get to the point where I start feeling really lonely.  I guess I'm still human after all.  Deep down I'm still a social animal, even though I tend to not socialize much.

One thing about the holidays, it seems to amplify experience.  When things are wonderful, things can feel extra wonderful.  When things take on a more negative vibe, it feels like the negative vibe is really brought to one's attention.

The Punishing Me

I can be withholding...  I hold back giving more of myself...  And I know it's a horrible thing to do, to give less of myself...

Shattered Moons

Do INFPs often exist like the Rings of Saturn?  Forever transformed, but still with form...  A continued need to be pulled in by the gravitational pull of something Bigger... Or forever be lost...

The Image of The Flame

A wild orange flame, scattered all over
Or an intense blue flame, hot and concentrated?