Life Lessons

Living in a world where people do not know your past can make the future scary.

I found myself the other day realizing how terrified I am of the opposite sex. I don't look them in the eye, I get super hot, and my heart beats.  No, this has nothing to do with excitement. It all is grounding in my run in with the opposite sex.

I honestly do not have the stories meant for a book of love. However, I do have the stories that could create an inspirational book for women. I want so bad for people to know what it is like to be victim to the cruelty of others. With the understanding, I think, people would be able to have more compassion.

I was able to see the compassion just this past week. A complete stranger saw fear in my eyes and decided to wait with me until my "ride" showed up. I wanted to burst into tears. I had forgotten what it was like to have someone care. Without my having to say anything he knew I needed him to be there.

I look back and all I want to tell that man is, you were my angel. Without him standing with me I am not sure what would have/could have happened. I do not know if it was because he had a family, a daughter... or what. I do know he was able to calm nerves and emotions that normally would have crippled me.

I tell myself daily how independent I am. I am not. I am simply a walking contradiction. I am strong until I am pushed into a circumstance where I have no option.

Another event took place and I was again reminded of the power of God. I was in my hotel room and heard someone trying to get in. I immediately walked into the bathroom and locked the door. I sat down on the floor and prayed to be safe. Granted, I have no idea what would have happened or if I should have just said WRONG ROOM. I won't ever know. I do know God gave me the strength to walk away without feeling an enormous amount of fear.

All in all, walk a mile in the shoes of another. If you think you understand the awkward glance, the lack of eye contact, or the mumble... you don't. Talk with them, make them understand you do care. Give them the compassion that they had not known.

A simple "I care" are the most important words.