So a few days ago I washed, conditioned, blow dried and prepped my hair to get single braids. I hadn't done single braids in a long time and I felt the style would allow me some freedom from working on my hair each morning.
So I'm washing and prepping the bathroom and I happened to look at the mirror. Wow, my grays are really popping today. But are they "grays"? Do I need to rush to buy a box of hair dye? Should I do the whole embrace yourself movement?
While debating this I realized in a weird way it's very similar to zebra stripes. Each unique. Each gray strand a testament to years lived. The older I get the more "stripes" I'll receive. I guess I'm just sentimental that way. So I'll probably not hide my stripes right now. I'm grateful for each one.
Do you have something that reminds you that each day is a blessing? That each year is an achievement that you will never EVER get to live again? If not its time to start deciding to mark those moments in time and be proud of the memories that led you to this point in your life.
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