If you were at Gloria's in Addison this past Saturday night, you would have seen me there, making my way through the pack of people who saturated Salsa Night. Seriously, space was VERY limited, and this salsa queen likes plenty of room for her open-toed shoes to have no fear.
I found a corner and claimed it quickly, watching the masses of people express themselves through the beauty of dance.
The band was on break, and the DJ was playing Reggeton. I'm not a self-proclaimed-Reggeton-dancing-diva, so I sat this one out.
Standing in my own little world, I felt a nudge from someone - it was one of the guys from the band, of whom I've followed since their inception over 10 years ago.
"Don't be sad, Cristina, it's a New Year, and this is going to be a great year for you", he said.
I smiled, and said "of course. I know. Thank you".
He said "that's not what you feel now, though" - and he slouched over, eyes glued to the floor, with this long look on his face. "That was you, Cristina, before I walked up".
And with that, he walked away, disappearing into the bustle of the crowd.
Wow. He just held up a mirror for Cristina to see herself.
Thankful? Yes, thankful. I'm thankful that someone held up a mirror at a time when I couldn't see myself, because my eyes were glued to the highly-saturated restaurant/dance floor.
I can only work on that which I recognize. Sometimes it takes someone to help us see something in our own selves.
Thanks, Miguel.
I just got a text from another friend who I saw Sunday, asking if I was okay, as I seemed a little "morose". Thank GOD for dictionary.com, as this 31 year old Latina had no clue the meaning of this word.
After looking it up, I've decided I don't like this word. And I certainly don't want this word to own me.
What word owns you today?
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Your writing is wonderful! Very inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSometimes my family/friends can hold up the
ReplyDeletemirror for me, and I receive it. Sometimes, they
hold back b/c they know i wont?
The one hearing and seeing themselves, must be open. The timing must be right. It helps if the
words are tactful and kind. Knowing they care about you and trusting that totally,
will make it easier to hear it.
Ahhh, Cristina. you were open, teachable.
and remember eveybody----when someone holds up a mirror to gives you a compliment, just say "thank you!"
(dont cut yourself down!)