There are so many things I’ve not written about in this year. My personal life, for one, or lack thereof, at times. I am generally pretty open about my life but I’ve been uncertain about sharing that private aspect. I think I made the right choice (but I don’t want to be precluded from doing so after my 365 days!). In any case, I saw something yesterday that made me feel good and a bit reflective in this one area and I thought it worth sharing.
As I was walking in the skyway yesterday, I looked down and saw a couple. They were standing there talking. She was taller and larger than he. They had different skin colors. The didn’t look like we might assume a “couple” would look like. They were smiling that so-excited-to-be-together smile. He reached over and took her hand. I had to stop and watch. He was talking to her in such a loving way. She smiled and touched his arm. Then they hugged – hugged like they didn’t want to let go. Then she went one way and he came up the escalator.
As I watched him come up the escalator, he bounded up the stairs. He had a big smile and a total glow from the interaction. It felt so good to me to watch them and I wasn’t even a participant!
There’s no such thing as the “look” of a “couple.” And there’s really something about love. True love. I don’t know whether they’re in love but it sure felt like love was oozing from their pores.
I am in love with love. I’m not talking about first date or fifth date passion/”love.” I’m talking about accepting-of flaws, kind of love. The I-can-listen-to-your-needs-and-act, kind of love. The I-have-your-back-even-when-I’m-frustrated-with-you kind of love. That’s seriously special. It’s seriously not perfect. But, it’s seriously special.
We can have love with our family and friends. But this was different. You know what I’m talking about. And whatever my path is (no judgment here and enjoying my current spot!), I look forward to either watching others feel that way or feeling it myself. Either way, love (with all its flaws) can fill a day – a lifetime – with the colors of a rainbow.
Enjoy your beautiful Saturday!
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