a fragile flower

Sensitivity is a sensitive subject for most. I've always been fond of the idea of senses and I am forever amazed at how intricate the human body truly is. The fact that flowers can smell so lovely and how chocolate can taste so delectable... The true beauty is that every soul is different. I may love the smell of roses and you may hate the smell of roses. Chocolate may be my addiction and diet soda may be yours... The point I'm trying to make is that because we are all different, we all have different senses thus our sensitivity to certain smells and tastes is what makes us unique, but one thing we all have in common is our sensitivity. It is something that was engraved in our souls long ago and every memory and emotion lives in our bodies throughout decades.  I've never been ashamed of having a sensitive soul. I hope to inspire others to be sensitive and to let their soul shine bright. In this day in age being sensitive is regarded as being weak and vulnerable, but in reality the sensitive people are generally the strongest- we face a human race that has lost touch with reality and we get up everyday and we brighten the lives of others with just a small dose of kindness- it sprinkles behind us everywhere we go like a fairy glows. Encounters with individuals is usually anxiety driven when you're a sensitive soul; because everything that person says and the way they say it- affects our soul so much. Probably in ways that we could never imagine. The act of being vulnerable makes most people feel unarmed, everyone has strategic ways of guarding their hearts and their emotions. Most people end up causing themselves more pain by storing negative energy and past resentments. You've got to release the baggage and pain so that you can truly open up to people. Carrying around your past will not make your future lighter. It'll just make things more difficult. For me body language and tones of voices is generally how I sense certain peoples sensitivity. The social and jolly talker at the party seems to be the least sensitive because they talk so loud that no one else can be heard and they only talk about themselves... How can you truly be in touch with other peoples emotions and have a genuine conversation when all that comes to mind is you being the spotlight? You can't... Conversing is a give and take ordeal. Due to my heightened sensitivity, I'm usually the listener. Unless I am talking to someone who is empathetic enough to sense my emotions enough to ask me how I'm doing or what I'm thinking. Being the listener is nice but it is also exhausting. All the words are absorbed into my psyche and I observe every persons body language, and I feel their energy immensely. I know that the world is comprised of a beautiful balance of love and hate, pain and pleasure, sensitivity and insensitivity... And because I know this, I understand that not everyone is meant to be sensitive at all times. However I do believe that every single person on this planet has the capability of being sensitive in moderation and truly altruistic enough to care about others. Friendships would mean so much more and the vibe of love would spread like a rapid wild fire. If only we opened our hearts up enough to realize that we're all in this together and that we all can get by with a little help from our friends...