I just finished the trek from south Florida to New Jersey to my summer residence. The ride is long and my body tends to fight sitting in the car for 20 hours…even if it is broken up over two days.
I dress as comfortably as possible…which means yoga pants, loose top, and sneaks. A shower at the hotel after a workout and fall asleep on semi-wet hair makes for a hair do that looks like a fire cracker styled it! No make up – not that I wear much anyway. Oh…and don’t forget…remnants of white cheddar cheese doodles…my very guilty pleasure that makes the ride more enjoyable.
We arrived at a gas station in mid Virginia and of course finding the nearest restroom was the only thing on my mind. I was almost to the door when I heard someone say, “Hello beautiful!” I never in a million years thought it could be directed to me, so I reluctantly looked up to see a beautiful person.
The man behind the counter looked me in the eyes and said, “Yes…hello beautiful!”
I first blushed, then giggled, and said hello back. The whole time I was taking care of business I had a huge smile on my face. I took a survey of what the man saw and thought, “Is he crazy? Look at me!”
My thoughts went back in time to my mother saying, “You look like a rag muffin” or “You look like you just fell off the banana truck!” As a kid I didn’t understand the meanings, but I sure knew how I looked when she said them.
So again I felt like the “rag muffin” or the lone survivor from the banana truck, and this man called me beautiful…..?
In an instant I understood. He looked right past my trodden exterior and he saw the love in my heart. And it made me feel beautiful!
I walked, this time right by him. He was busy helping a customer but I said, “Goodbye, Handsome!”
He winked and said, “Travel safe!”
I smiled as I skipped to my car. Seems this was a stop that not only fueled my car, but fueled my soul as well.
A stranger…? Maybe…because we have never met in the flesh.
A friend…? For sure…for we recognized our connection to the beautiful spirit of love.
Blessitude
Lorrie
6/9/14
*Free Google Image
What a beautiful experience Lorrie! 🙂 And of course you are beautiful! Your Love shines out through your smile and your eyes, and that makes you a radiating Light of Beauty! 🙂
Dear dear Line! Your words make me humble. Thank you for your love! ♡♡♡♡
Lorrie, Moms are so powerful! I often think some just can’t see, or perhaps acknowledge, the beauty of their children. Protection from the Evil Eye,?
Hi Michael…yes they are! And as a mom I pray that I have always been loving and kind…but we are humans…and I was very young. My mom very recently said that she was sad she didn’t realize how talented and creative I was. She cried…I tried to comfort her…but I don’t think I have properly dealt with those emotions. Ah…spirit decides!!!
Have a blessed week Michael! 🙂
What a beautiful and fun story Lorrie. I’m delighted you were “seen” so clearly. What a gift to give and receive. I’m still learning to see beyond the form.
Hi Brad…yes…so am I!! But this was such a beautiful lesson I don’t think I will forget soon (at least I hope not!!) 🙂 Have a super week! ♡♡
Yes, great story Lorrie and good for you for taking the time to light up his soul as well.
Hey Lisa! It was awesome. We really connected on a soul level. I have this secret desire that somehow he will read this and reply…and spread his love in this forum!! Blessings to you 🙂
Aww! That is so sweet! I am in Virginia, too :). Beauty comes from within- and I know His radiant light must have been shining through you!
Hi Julie…Thank You!!! Maybe he is a neighbor of yours!! 🙂
It’s so beautiful the gifts we give one another!!
That we open with our hearts!!! Thanks Kimberly 🙂
Wow….your words prove you are more beautiful than what we see!!! I am sure this would be your memorable incident….
Oh, thank you!! That is so sweet! And that is true…I am not likely to forget that any time soon! 🙂
From the very first blog of yours that i read, I was struck by your inner beauty as well. I can only imagine how it must radiate in person.
You are Beautiful, and I am so thankful my path crossed yours.
God Bless.
I am sitting in the division of motor vehicles. ..and I am crying reading your words! Thank you…I am really touched. Like…I can’t see…and my nose is running…The young man next to me gave me a funny look! 🙂 It truly warms my heart and I also, am so grateful we have connected!! I can only hope to live up to the beauty you have ascribed to me…I promise I will try!! Much love and many blessings to you! ♡♡♡
I love those spontaneous happy experiences! It makes me want to go make someone’s day. Hmmm. That would be fun to make someone smile. Thanks Lorrie!
Isn’t that the best…? And sometimes all it takes is to smile at them!! 🙂
Reblogged this on mihran Kalaydjian and commented:
Am I ……….. Beautiful????
A beautiful woman delights the eye; a wise woman, the understanding; a pure one, the soul.
Your words are truly beautiful….and inspiring. I appreciate your connection Mihran. I am so blessed!
What a beautiful story. Of course! How is it we missed that for so long? <3 I love this story.
Laurie…it truly was one of those life altering moments! And just now I had another inspiration during my response to you!!! Thank You 🙂 I am so blessed and full of gratitude!!
♡♡♡
Oh the small things we can do which do such great things! Great post, Lorrie…
TTL