New meaning

In a world where we are bombarded with messages about physical attractiveness, and chasing the latest trend, I have found some insight about superficial qualities that many base their entire self worth on.  Through the quest for outer beauty, that everyone tries to achieve, Gavin has really changed my value on the way I perceive others . 

We are so consumed, over analyzed and constantly trying to change.  

We need to critique each other and ourselves over our physical traits. 

We put each other down, or build each other up, based solely on these physical characteristics that are either judged as being aesthetically pleasing, or harshly unappealing.

 

Judgment is passed, opinions are formed.

 

We can be laughed at from afar, or admired close up.

 

All based on our natural, or altered beauty.

 

My favorite people are the ones whose hearts are genuine, spirit is kind, and demeanor is honest.

 

My favorite people come in all colors, shapes, size and type.

 

“Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart”

 

Thank you Gavin, for giving me a much better insight of the true meaning of genuine beauty and admirable qualities outside of the physical realm.

 

Here are some other “new meanings” that have changed for me, since he has been born.  From the sound of music, to the sound of rain drops.  From the sunsets at a distance, or the compassion from others I feel close, deep in my heart.

 

I have changed. 

 

All for the better.

 

Here are a few more at the top of my list.

 

 

Music

The sound of music is Gavin’s world.

Braille

Braille will be Gavin’s way of reading the world.

Sound of rain

Gavin dances to the sound of raindrops.

Sunsets

I hope Gavin can see the fascinating beauty in a sunset one day.

Glasses

Glasses always meant to me, a way to see better.  Gavin wears glasses, and he doesn’t see better with them, but they are a huge part of his life.

Service Dogs

A guide dog will be Gavin’s companion one day. 

White Cane

A cane will help Gavin’s accessibility, and a way to help him with independence.

Rainbows

Same as a sunset.  The beauty is remarkable.  He is learning colors!

Compassion

I have never felt more compassion in my life, than I have the past 2 years.  It has taught me to be a better person.

“Let the beauty we love, become the good we do”

 

In our society, we all want to look better so we feel better. 

I wish the message would focus on doing better to feel better.

 

I’m all about making the best of what you have, and who you are.  I enjoy trying to look my best, and feeling good.  I just see too often how quickly judgment is passed.  There are so many beautiful people in this world.

 

If only we would look deeper.

 

Gavin doesn’t see the physical beings, he sees the soul. 

 

  Thank you Gavin for helping me see the true beauty in people, as only you will.

 

Sometimes our children are our best teachers!