Let's celebrate who we all get to be

 Today...I went out...of the house.

And was welcomed in familiar places and spaces....and in the not so familiar...I was asked where I was from. I get it often, and mostly from people trying to seek common connection. One of today's dialogue went something like this...

(Me looking at books in the store...)

Gentleman: WOW!

Me: (Still looking at the books... LOL )

Gentleman: Excuse me... (tears in his eyes...big smile)

Me: Yes?

Gentleman: Can I just say...you are a beautiful woman! (Puts his hand to his chest) I have never felt so proud to be Black and in my skin in my life ....thank you! (he giggles uncontrollably...almost dancing in the store) I am so SO grateful to be Black! We are SO beautiful!

Me: Right? I just said the same thing to friends of mine yesterday! They are such a BEAUTIFUL family and made me so glad to be in MY skin! I totally understand!

....the rest of the conversation was about where we were from...how can people not love classical music (he had it playing in his headset), and spiritual books...

This morning, I looked for flexible, and comfy clothing...a warm sweater, put on my head and face gear ...gave myself a quick nod of acceptance in the mirror and I was out. And I prayed...I prayed for a friend to connect to the love and acceptance of themselves so they could receive the love that is being sent by others even more deeply.

I can't imagine a time I didn't love my skin...I didn't always love myself as whole as I do now (daughter of God), but that glimmer of gratitude for what I have been blessed with has always remained. Today, I was gifted in a way I cannot describe. To help someone else recognize that God had truly the best and loving intention in how we are all created...and to share in that celebration and joy...priceless

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