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What It's Like To Think With Your Heart And Not Your Head

It takes someone special to appreciate a girl with a big heart.

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What It's Like To Think With Your Heart And Not Your Head

I always thought that having a big heart was one of the best qualities someone could ever have. It turns out that there are pros and cons to thinking with your heart instead of thinking with your head.

Cons:

Let's get it over with. All of the reasons that people see someone with a big heart is seen as "weak."

1. You can't say "no." You always want to help people because you would want someone to help you if you needed, so "no" is not a common word in your vocabulary.

2. You forgive too easily. You always want to give people the benefit of the doubt and give them another chance even if they may not deserve it.

3. You put emotion into everything you do. Nothing is ever done half-hearted. It just wouldn't be your way of doing things.

4. It's hard to let go. Since you put emotion into things, it's easier said than done to move on from these things.

These are not actual weaknesses though. None of these should ever turn you away from leading with your heart because there are so many good things about it.

Pros:

1. You are brave. It takes so much courage to think with your heart. You can't be afraid of failing if you think this way.

2. You see the good in people. One con seems to be that you give people second chances too often, but the reason is because you believe that most people are good, and you remember the things they did right instead of the things they did wrong.

3. You take care of others. You always want the best for others, and you would go out of your way to look out for them.

4. You appreciate the little things. The little things that make you smile are the most important to you. Maybe it's someone telling you that you look nice today or the sunshine outside - these are some of the things you really enjoy.

5. You still believe in love. Even a world that is not always kind to you, you believe there is someone out there that thinks that same way that you do and that hope is important.

So never stop thinking with your heart. The world needs more people to care like you do. The way you think will eventually help you to realize who is worth it and who is not. Because you will find someone that truly appreciates your big heart.

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