Love a soft-hearted person

“It’s a difficult thing having a heart made of glass; people don’t seem to realize how easy it shatters. How often I’ve swept up the pieces and carefully glued them back together.”

Written by Shristi Pandey

Soft-hearted people are told that they are “too soft,” “too emotional,” and that they will be taken advantage of too often and too soon. Today, we live in a society that encourages a “do more” culture. We admire more selflessness, laughter, and people who inject more love into this world. Soft-hearted people are not fools, they know what people did to them but they forgive again and again because they have beautiful hearts. Soft-hearted people spend their lifetimes searching for this place where they fit in, as many shed their soft complexities for hard skin to navigate this world.

Love a soft-hearted person because our brittle hearts are easily more permitted to hurt. Because softness is seen as weakness. Love a soft-hearted person because we are trying, even though we are hurting because letting go is difficult. We wrapped your trust in a blanket, keeping it close to our hearts. Because leaving feels like neglect. Love a soft person because we seek to please and support everyone. But sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves while making sure that everyone is treated well. Love a soft-hearted person because you will always remember them smiling, even when they do not receive it back. Love a soft person because we are quick to communicate and will apologize for anything and everything; we will take the blame to avoid conflict, even when it’s not our fault. Love a soft-hearted person because they will always remain delicate and soft in a world where beautiful things are disappearing daily. This world needs less conflict, more support, more love.

Love a soft-hearted person because we love unconditionally. Love a soft-hearted person because they need your protection from bullies and individuals that do not understand our beautiful complexities. Because we will always listen, lend a hand, and have the words you need at that moment, moving you from the darkest of moments to light. Take care of those that become a guiding light for you and the world. Love a soft person because they will come with open arms to attend both love and heartbreak. We make mistakes, and we also deserve second chances. Love a soft person because of the memories and struggles that trigger you; our heart reels with you. We feel the significance and the depth of your pain. Love a soft-hearted person because we are not afraid of being transparent, with this tough exterior built and now adopted by generations of humans that once commanded this world. Love a soft heart because some fall under the category of a highly sensitive person.

 For those soft hearts: Be soft, don’t let the world make you hard. Be gentle, don’t let people make you difficult. Be kind, don’t let the realities of life steal your sweetness and make you heartless