hi I’m Cheyenne, welcome to my blog!

I have always been deeply reflective and sensitive and have possessed qualities associated with melancholy. It’s a major part of my personality, something I’m leaning into and embracing. It hasn’t always been this way, though. For a long time, my understanding of the word “melancholy” was that it was simply another word for sadness. It’s true that sadness may accompany melancholy, but it’s a little more complex than that. It wasn’t until I was described by someone as melancholy that I took a minute to reflect on what it really means.

Melancholy (n.) has two definitions:

1. A gloomy state of mind, especially when habitual or prolonged; depression.

2. Sober thoughtfulness; pensiveness.

It’s the latter definition that I am working to embrace as apart of who I am. Pensive. I love that word. Its synonyms include reflective, thoughtful, meditative…

And as far as the soft part…it’s more of an affirmation and hope. The recognition of my deep desire for a life of softness—treating myself with care, opening my heart to receiving the beautiful things I desire.

To be softly melancholic is to be deeply reflective, thoughtful and meditative with an approach laced with care, empathy, and emotional intelligence.

love,

cheyenne