How to Say I Love You - Part Deux

After seeing the "How to Say I Love You" video posted a little earlier, I got to thinking.

Many of us go through life constantly wondering if we're appreciated.  We are critical of ourselves and look for our flaws without reminding ourselves of the good we have in us.  When I was in high school, I had a teacher who wanted to remind us of the good things we had in ourselves.  He had each student write down one good thing about every other student in class.  He then compiled every good thing that each student had written about them, and gave the list to that student.  We all walked out of class that day feeling like people noticed the positive things, even the people we never talked to at all.

Why we need to be reminded so much?  We need to be reminded because the people that we're close to don't tell us very often.  Even the people that we have grown to love.  I have met people in my life who have fantastic traits.  Ones that have nothing to do with appearance, or how they treat me specifically, but just how they interact with the world... with their environment.

SuperForest is about having a positive affect on our environment... the people, the communities, nature, etc.  So today, I wanted to share with you all the things that made me fall in love with someone before.  I made a list of all the good things about this person.  When people ask, "What do you look for in a guy/girl?"  I don't generally know what to say specifically.  

So here is a list of what I found special about someone I love.

1.  Patient

2.  A quiet observer of others

3.  Sees people as characters that fit perfectly into a story

4.  Maintains the freedom of his youth

5.  Delights in buying a soda at the corner store

6.  Passionate

7.  Doesn't attempt to stand out, but stands out to me

8.  Works hard and is productive

9.  Isn't a con-man, but might pretend to be

10.  Is thought to have a large ego, but is just as unsure as the rest of us

11.  Concerned about the safety of others even though he neglects his own

12.  Quiets curiosity by experiencing the unknown

13.  Doesn't force beliefs on others, but argues them

14.  Respects authority, but questions it

15.  Has caveman skills

16.  Seeks a peaceful life

17.  Doesn't need constant affirmation from others

18.  Enjoys time alone

19.  Thoughtful

20.  Engaging

21.  Smiles with the eyes

22.  Is always honest, despite the negative reactions of others

23.  Doesn't attempt to change others to be their friend

24.  Is picky when it comes to people

25.  Confident, or at least appears so

26.  Always on time

27.  Can make people laugh but isn't constantly trying to

28.  Is comfortable with silence

29.  Takes a leisurely walk

30.  Delights in the journey, not just a destination

31.  Wants to be challenged

32.  Seeks to discover something

33.  Cares about others, even when frustrated with them

34.  Doesn't find irresponsibility amusing

35.  Is concise and articulate

36.  Finds satisfaction in things that fit perfectly - like wrenches, jeans, etc.

37.  Doesn't pander to others

38.  Doesn't respect others who are unjustly disrespectful

39.  Defends himself, but is sensitive to how actions affect others

40.  Kind

I hope that some of you remind the ones you love that you love them, but tell them specifically why.  It feels good to have people you're close to recognize the small things, and not just the obvious ones.

I invite all you SuperForesters to comment below with something you love about someone you know.  Share the love!