CHARACTER

CHARACTER

Dictionary.com defines "character" as the moral or ethical quality; qualities of honesty, courage, or the like; integrity. A reputation. The aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person or thing.

In other words, or as I have always believed it to be, CHARACTER, is simply the way you are, or behave, or act, when no one else is around or looking at  you. This I know to be true and hold with such high esteem my love.

With this said, Anna, I want to tell you something I witnessed this week. Something so profound. Extremely extraordinary. And yet...so YOU.

Just the other day, I welcomed you to exercise along side of me. I was biking for an hour and as usual, I would jump on the tread afterwards and do an hour there. This time, I thought it would be good if we both exercised while watching a movie. (A big Miracle)So you put on your shoes and jumped on the tread next to me. We had 9 minutes left and you stopped the tread. I looked over to you and you said that you weren't done, that you were just going for a glass of water and would be right back to finish up. I didn't think much of it. Afterall, everyone gets thirsty right? I also prompted you to feed your guinea pig Shug. So that took some time out as well. So when you got back on the tread, I saw you turn on the phone to look at the timer, and started counting on your fingers. I was puzzled. I mean, what could you possibly be counting your fingers for? At that moment, my love.... it dawned on me. My timer went off and I quit my bike. However, you, my love, continued to tread for the minutes you lost while you got your water and fed Shug. 7 minutes more. Without complaint. Without ever asking to quit. Not even an inkling of doubt in your mind and soul. When I say to "finish what you start" you went above and beyond to know better that no matter if people are looking or not. You, yourself, is what matters, TO ABSOLUTELY NO ONE, BUT YOURSELF. Integrity. Courage. Honesty. Discipline. Trust. Character. How many people do you think have quality hearts such as yourself? A few my love. The number is miniscule, my love. That's what sets you apart from the world. That is a rare trait only a few possess. I see you my love. When you aren't aware of it, I see you. And let me tell you. I like what I see. Be happy my love. Remember.... LEMONADE! (wink! wink! a story shared by only you and I)

Now, aside from your character. Please allow me to delve even further on the topic at hand. Because it comes with great importance within me. 

Often times, if you would allow yourself to wonder. How do you suppose people are, or act, the way they do when they are alone. Do you suppose they are the same when they are amongst others? Chances are, I'm betting, most people aren't the same in privacy. People today, rely so much on what others think of themselves that they pretend to be something more or act a different way, or even manipulate others to believe or act in a way society deems necessary. Often times, I'm guessing when they look in the mirror, they aren't happy with themselves as when they are in the public eye. They can't stand to be alone in their own skin. And many times, they think of themselves, and end up hurting people in the process. A simple truth, word to the wise. Be true to yourself. Only then can you emulate the best in others. Only then will you be free and begin to live. My love, you are definitely on your way.