..."We have all met her, that special woman who draws you into her orb with a radiant smile. Her eyes light up as you tell he show you've been. She attracts men, women, children and animals, for her complete attention is soothing and hypnotic. When you walk away from her you feel as if you have been bathed in a beautiful warm light.
You have. It is called Love, and this ancient beauty secret is available to all of us. When we are genuinely interested in others, a graciousness comes over us that is compelling."
Have you ever met someone like this in your life? I am fortunate to say, I have indeed! Wendy Caen was a mother of a young girl who took riding lessons where I taught lessons and trained horses. This woman has a grace, an energy, and love pouring out of her pores. She would gently touch your arm or shoulder and you would bask in glory. I was drawn to her because I wanted to be able to be more like her.
Lindsay Jennings, a woman who is my writing mentor. You want to be around someone who oozes the sanctity of love? This gorgeous, stunning woman is filled with love and shares it with all around her. She will draw you in like a bee to a hive full of honey. Her energy is like gold to a mine shaft, you want to seek in deeper just to be engulfed by it.
Julia Prestia, she is the grace of a peaceful goddess. Even if she does not like you, she will display respect towards you. She is the most kind, loving, forgiving, patient women who walks this planet.
Sue Sigler, this is a woman who is the walking epidemy of understanding, power, joy, quit witted and a heart full of love. A woman who is quick to be firm, but has the softest, gentlest heart I think I've ever experienced.
Sha Sha Gower, where to begin? I moved to Mississippi (against my better judgement) and after a long and drawn out job search I ended up at Books a Million where I met a woman by the name of Sha Sha. (Her actual name is Sarah, but her Grandma called her Sha Sha and that is the name she goes by). When Sha Sha found out I was in Mississippi and the only person I knew was my boyfriend (at the time-we have since been broken up for many years, which was its own blessing). With parents around 900 miles away, she was sad that I was so far away from my Mom. Being a strong willed, independent individual I did not find that to be a big deal. Yet, she did and she didn't want me to be so far away from home without a 'Momma'. At that moment she declared that she was my "southern Mom" and she took on that role with energy and love. I always felt love around her. Her daughter was called my sister, and I was always welcomed in her home.
There are days when I want to display this kind of love, understanding and patience to others. I won't deny I do not always achieve this goal. If I am tired, and lack the energy it is hard for me to grace others with the love they deserve. My intentions are true and though I would love to be more like the women I listed above...I don't always quite make it. Once in a while I will reflect on the women I have encountered in my life and think about their strengths, their heart, their soul and what gives them the strength to spread their gift of love.
Maybe one day I will be there. Until then, I give great thanks to God above for blessing me with the women I have encountered, whether I listed them above or not, as ALL the women I have encountered have helped me along my journey.
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