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This is a text that I like. I think it was written by Brazilian Writer Mario Quintana but I am not 100% sure.
“Quando depositamos muita confiança ou expectativas em uma pessoa, o risco de se decepcionar é grande. As pessoas não estão neste mundo para satisfazer as nossas expectativas, assim como não estamos aqui, para satisfazer as dela.
Temos que nos bastar… nos bastar sempre e quando procuramos estar com alguém, temos que nos conscientizar de que estamos juntos porque gostamos, porque queremos e nos sentimos bem, nunca por precisar de alguém.
As pessoas não se precisam, elas se completam… não por serem metades, mas por serem inteiras, dispostas a dividir objetivos comuns, alegrias e vida.
Com o tempo, você vai percebendo que para ser feliz com a outra pessoa, você precisa em primeiro lugar, não precisar dela. Percebe também que aquela pessoa que você ama (ou acha que ama) e que não quer nada com você, definitivamente, não é o homem ou a mulher de sua vida. Você aprende a gostar de você, a cuidar de você, e principalmente a gostar de quem gosta de você.
O segredo é não cuidar das borboletas e sim cuidar do jardim para que elas venham até você. No final das contas, você vai achar não quem você estava procurando, mas quem estava procurando por você!”
Here is my loose translation:
“When we place a lot of trust or expectations in a person, the risk of being disappointed is great. People are not in this world to meet our expectations, just as we are not here, to meet theirs.
We have to be enough … we alone have to be enough. And when we try to be with someone else, we have to become aware that we are together because we like to, because we want to and because it feels good, never because we need someone.
People do not need each other, they complete each other … not because they are halves, but because they are whole, willing to share common goals, joys and life.
Over time, you will realize that in order to be happy with the other person, you need not to need them. You will also realize that the person you love (or think you love) and want nothing to do with you is definitely not the man or woman for you. You will learn to like yourself, to take care of yourself, and especially to like those who like you.
The secret is not to run after the butterflies, but to take care of your garden so that they come to you. Ultimately, you will find not who you were looking for, but who was looking for you!”
What a beautiful quote. Thanks for sharing!
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Hi Cassa,
Thank you for stopping by! Blessings! ♥♥
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This is so beautiful and such an important lesson!
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Thank you! Blessings! ♥♥
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This was necessary for me to read today. Also, that last part reminds me of my marriage relationship. Neither my husband, nor I feel as if we need one another. We’re together because we want to be ❤
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Hi K E
That is a great secret to a lasting relationship: wanting to be together, and not needing to be together.
May you both have amazing years ahead! Blessings! ♥♥
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That’s a lovely piece ❤❤🌹
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Thank you! Blessings! ♥♥
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Your most welcome 🤗❤🌹🌹
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This was wonderful! Thank you for sharing it.
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I am glad you liked it! Blessings! ♥♥
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
IN OTHER WORDS…BE A SELF-SUFFICIENT ISLAND? HOW LONELY! 😀
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Lovely thoughts!
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Thank you Dorothy! Blessings! ♥♥
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beautiful!! thanks for writing it, i really needed to read it ❤❤❤
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Thank you for stopping by! Blessings! ♥♥
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