tanhaFeeling Safe
December 1st 2006 04:39
Two words are not heard a lot lately, yet they are wonderful words with power attached. They are standout words because the person they describe will stand apart from the run of the mill people. They describe a man whose destiny is of more value than personal popularity and who cannot be pulled this way and that in the tug of war games that are played out in daily life. They describe a man who has a vision of manhood that defines his life and informs him how to live it, who lives to an ideal, rather than puddling or pushing through life.
As a woman, when I find these qualities in a man, then I like what I see because I can permit myself to trust. These qualities are more important than good looks, athleticism, coolness, fashion, intellect, wealth all of which are attractive enough., but not enough. All of those qualities will let me down.
What two qualities make me feel safe? What two qualities are essential to me? Bring on the drum roll!.....................................................................
They are Boom INTEGRITY, and
... Boom KINDNESS.
Integrity doesnt take capital from me, but protects my interests
Kindness anticipates my need and steps in to prepare a way for me.
Other qualities walk through my kitchen and leave me shattered, but integrity and kindness will pick me up and leave me whole. These are the qualities I will invite into my personal space, and these alone. They are the symptoms of a true man of faith. They are the accoutrements of real love. They develop lasting relationships that do not burn out, run out or fizzle out. They dont flap or panic, snort or sulk, dominate or manipulate.
Integrity and kindness are the qualities that make for deep peace. Let me both aspire to them, and give honour to them in others.
As a woman, when I find these qualities in a man, then I like what I see because I can permit myself to trust. These qualities are more important than good looks, athleticism, coolness, fashion, intellect, wealth all of which are attractive enough., but not enough. All of those qualities will let me down.
What two qualities make me feel safe? What two qualities are essential to me? Bring on the drum roll!.....................................................................
They are Boom INTEGRITY, and
... Boom KINDNESS.
Integrity doesnt take capital from me, but protects my interests
Kindness anticipates my need and steps in to prepare a way for me.
Other qualities walk through my kitchen and leave me shattered, but integrity and kindness will pick me up and leave me whole. These are the qualities I will invite into my personal space, and these alone. They are the symptoms of a true man of faith. They are the accoutrements of real love. They develop lasting relationships that do not burn out, run out or fizzle out. They dont flap or panic, snort or sulk, dominate or manipulate.
Integrity and kindness are the qualities that make for deep peace. Let me both aspire to them, and give honour to them in others.
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