We Color The World In Beauty

 

This afternoon I was drinking a cup of coffee contemplating my reality and reflecting on exactly where I am in life right now.  I read stories on social media about friends who are kickin' it at the gym, meditating, listening to their favorite songs on repeat and spending time with their family.  And as I read through these stories and admired what my friends are doing in their lives, I began thinking about where I am right now in my life, too.


As I sat there in silence drinking my most favorite drink, I looked to my right and saw my daughters gallon-size crayon bag sitting on the table.  I thought about the uniqueness of each and every crayon in that huge bag.  Some crayons still had a point.  While other crayons where half their size because these crayons were clearly used and loved in various ways.  

And it was then that it struck me like a lightbulb exploding in my head!  WHAT COLOR CRAYON AM I?  As I fumbled through the bag, I immediately realized that clearly I am Carnation Pink.  This crayon had no tip, the wrapper around the crayon was slightly ripped and it was right at the very top of the bag snuggled next to blue and green.  

"Why did you pick this crayon?" I am so glad you asked!  Pink, for one, is my most favorite color in the entire world.  Its various shades are gorgeous all in their own way and, when used, they color the most beautiful pictures  Yet, my carnation pink crayon has no tip because clearly it has been used a lot.  Sometimes, I feel like the world uses me too in many different ways to help others see the beauty in themselves.  It was a very loved crayon as I am also loved by oh so many people.  And, when I looked at the wrapper surrounding the crayon and the tear, it made me think about my past and all that I have been through.  To me, this symbolized the ups and downs of my life.  

And finally, and arguably the most important of all, carnation pink was right next to two beautiful colors.  The blue to its left is my husbands favorite color and the greens under it are my daughters favorite color.  Clearly, the colors knew I was going to write about them in my blog today, so they situated themselves perfectly to represent my beautiful family!

Today, I ask you the same question that I asked myself, "If you were a crayon, what color would you be and why?"  Maybe you would pick yellow because the sun shines so brightly in your life.  Or you might pick rose red because the flowers of that color represent all the love that surrounds you. 

Not surprisingly, my favorite high heels are my pink pair.  They are a beautiful color, and the height makes me feel proud. They show my confidence as I slip my feet into these lovely shoes.  

I am so thankful for all the different people in my life and all the gorgeous colors that they represent.  I am grateful that each person is unique and one of a kind.  And I am forever happy to be able to share in this colorful life with all of you.  

Love Note: With all my heart, I genuinely request that due to the content written, please seek the guidance of professional help should you feel you need it.