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. my goal is to learn to celebrate this part of myself instead of trying to bury it.

thank you for being along with me on this journey.

love,

cheyenne