i'm shocked!!!
Posted on 03/29/2010 1:33:43 PM PDT by DesertRenegade
A few months ago I decided to write my memoirs, a project I knew was going to bring me closer to an amazing turning point in my life. From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time. Things that were too heavy for me to keep inside. Writing this account of my life, I got very close to my truth. And thisis something worth celebrating.
For many years, there has been only one place where I am in touch with my emotions fearlessly and that's the stage. Being on stage fills my soul in many ways, almost completely. It's my vice. The music, the lights and the roar of the audience are elements that make me feel capable of anything. This rush of adrenaline is incredibly addictive. I don't ever want to stop feeling these emotions. But it is serenity that brings me to where I'm at right now. An amazing emotional place of comprehension, reflection and enlightenment. At this moment I'm feeling the same freedom I usually feel only on stage, without a doubt, I need to share.
Many people told me: "Ricky it's not important", "it's not worth it", "all the years you've worked and everything you've built will collapse", "many people in the world are not ready to accept your truth, your reality, your nature". Because all this advice came from people who I love dearly, I decided to move on with my life not sharing with the world my entire truth. Allowing myself to be seduced by fear and insecurity became a self-fulfilling prophecy of sabotage. Today I take full responsibility for my decisions and my actions.
If someone asked me today, "Ricky, what are you afraid of?" I would answer "the blood that runs through the streets of countries at war...child slavery, terrorism...the cynicism of some people in positions of power, the misinterpretation of faith." But fear of my truth? Not at all! On the contrary, It fills me with strength and courage. This is just what I need especially now that I am the father of two beautiful boys that are so full of light and who with their outlook teach me new things every day. To keep living as I did up until today would be to indirectly diminish the glow that my kids where born with. Enough is enough. This has to change. This was not supposed to happen 5 or 10 years ago, it is supposed to happen now. Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment.
These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power to conquer emotions I didn't even know existed.
What will happen from now on? It doesn't matter. I can only focus on what's happening to me in this moment. The word "happiness" takes on a new meaning for me as of today. It has been a very intense process. Every word that I write in this letter is born out of love, acceptance, detachment and real contentment. Writing this is a solid step towards my inner peace and vital part of my evolution.
I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.
Who-TF is Ricky Martin? Should I know this?
Have you ever seen the women at a Manilow concert? Sheeeeesh.
Just saw your post as it passed the recent posts...Ha! I thought the same thing. Bet he’s young before I even check.
SUN RISES IN EAST!!!!!
Guess you can finally get rid of the Ricky Martin posters in your bedroom huh? :P LOL
Ricky Martin Welcomes Twin Boys
By Marisa Laudadio
Wednesday August 20, 2008 03:30 PM EDT
Ricky Martin is a father to twin boys born via a surrogate, his rep confirms to PEOPLE magazine.
“In recent weeks, Ricky Martin became a proud father by the birth of twin sons,” his rep tells PEOPLE.
“The children, delivered via gestational surrogacy, are healthy and already under Ricky’s full-time care,” the rep said in a statement. “Ricky is elated to begin this new chapter in his life as a parent and will be spending the remainder of the year out of the public spotlight in order to spend time with his children.”
The boys’ names and the location of their birth have not been released.
The “Livin’ La Vida Loca” singer, 36, is a longtime supporter of children’s causes around the globe through his Ricky Martin Foundation.
Guess he needed to be in the spotlight for a while.... one hit wonder needs a little attention again?
No, but I am sure it is the equivalent.
Some really pretty girl just walked up and kissed me.
That hadn’t happened since spring break, 20 years before.
Wow, A complete Surprise.
Couldn’t say it better myself! Good job!
i'm shocked!!!
What a shocking development. < \sarcasm>
Your post has inadvertently made me happy. As soon as I log off I’m gleefully sending emails to a great number of female acquaintances who’ve refused to believe me when I told them that he was obviously a homosexual. That’s right girls, he was too good looking in a primped up fashion to be straight, and I told you years ago.
Si’, es Verdad, Maricón
this is no surprise.
But okay, thanks for letting us know. Go shake your bon bon.
ROTFLMAO!
I will act surprised if it will help...
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