The Invisible Tattoo How could one have a tattoo yet, no one can see it? It's simple. Invisible ink. Well, not exactly invisible. They use glow in the dark ink, only seen under a black light.
I know that many of you will be tempted to send me biblical references to such marks as being against the will of God. I appreciate and understand that. I may then shock a few people when I tell you that I have tattoos. Two of them. One heart on my right shoulder that says "Love" and one with fancy lettering on my left shoulder that says "Hope." I also have invisible tattoos. So, do you. These are the marks in my life that you would not be aware of unless you knew me personally. And I have marks in the great book of things I did and said that God was not pleased about. Some of you may have marks of insecurity that would go undetected by others unless they had seen you under pressure. Many of you carry marks of the past, perhaps from abuse by others or even by self induced addictions. Invisible tattoos. Then there are those, who have physical challenges others cannot see. Have you ever seen someone park in a handicap spot and questioned what right they had to it? Sure, there are some who shamefully take advantage of it and know they have no right. But, there are millions who suffer from chronic pain and neuro-muscular diseases in early stages. If you saw them you might not be aware that, although they look perfectly fine to you, most of their life their disease keeps them from functioning well in everyday tasks. Their invisible tattoo is pain. You can't see it, but it's there. Why then are we so skeptical? Why do we first choose to criticize, doubt, and reject others who are different than ourselves? You may argue that your life is such that you can clearly declare you have no "invisible tattoos." But under the black light, you may discover that "Denial" is yours. I believe if I keep my mind and my heart open I can benefit from every person who crosses my path. By shining the light of love I will see the markings of goodness in them. Remember, too, everyone has invisible gifts to offer the world. Those are often shadowed in my insecurity and doubt. By shining the light of mistrust and skepticism, one only reveals to the world their own markings of prejudice and fear of the unknown. Don't judge me for what you see, love me for who I am. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
