In Real Time

Artist Unknown

You ever wondered about the people who only experience being appreciated in real time?

The type of people that others never say, "I had to get to know them first", people just assume they are as good as they look.  Most call it "pretty privilege" but not everyone that gets this privilege is pretty.  Others may appear to be wealthy, they may appear to be well connected, they appear to be anything that many find desirable so they are welcomed with open arms.  They are given the benefit of the doubt, minus the doubt though.  They simply receive the benefit.

Then there are those that you instantly judge; then gradually get to know, and you discover that they are an absolute wonder!  You would not trade them and often you wish you could go back in time to get to know them sooner...

This?  This, is the opposite of "pretty" privilege.  This is how I identify and I would never consider myself less than attractive but, I do carry an #actlikeyoudontevenseeme vibe about myself.  My whole goal is to be fully present and disappear - at the same damn time.  To be acknowledged but not highlighted, if that makes sense.

Sometimes  At times, I wish I was an "In Real Time" type of person but as I get older I see the value in having been and continuing to be someone who is highly regarded once the connection takes place. The delayed timing has allowed me to remain grounded and intact.  Honest, loyal, and most of all loving.  The real kind, the kind that keeps me and others free.  Unconditional love, in real time.