Learning the Meaning of Life From Becky

I learn so much from the people in my life. But the one person I learn the most from is my friend Becky. Becky has a quiet wisdom which, if you blink, you might miss it. She doesn't say much; it's more her actions and quiet mystique that really speaks volumes. Here's what I learned so far from Becky.

1. Unconditional love – Becky shows unconditional love to anything and everything. The first time I met Becky without a function at her mothers house (who was one of my closest friends). I watched Becky pick up the family cat, Roscoe, and nuzzle him speaking softly into his ear so no one could hear. The unconditional love she shows for animals is enough to make A grown person cry. But that's not all. Becky shows unconditional love for other things such as the frozen margarita in front of her. As she takes a sip you can see and unworded bliss come across her face, With a smile that radiates from the heart. You see in Becky's world, there is no such thing as hate, anger, vengeance, or anything that has to do with negativity. She doesn't know that how to to be negative or mean. I'll Becky knows how to show his love and she doesn't and her own mysterious way. When looking at Becky's special way of loving it humbles one to see beauty within her world. If only others could love like Becky there would be no war, fighting, or hate. I hope one day I can learn this unique way of loving each and everything I come into contact with what Becky can.
2. Style – Becky has a sense of style that rivals no other. Every time I see Becky she is dressed to perfection. She meticulously picks out her pants, which are usually jeans, and a top. More often than not Becky's style is all her own. Her color palette is wide but she chooses her favorites; mostly in the area of purple. But her flair doesn't stop there… oh no! This amazing one can accessorize like no other! Every day she has on her rings for matching each hand, bracelets picked out with great care, necklaces which only Becky could wear, and her bright purple watch. Because of this great sense of style I've looked at my own way of dressing and accessorizing and have also added bracelets and earrings because Becky is taught me that no woman should leave the house without matching throughout her wardrobe.
3. Speaking - Becky doesn't say much and that's okay. Sometimes the best things are left to be unsaid; that's how it's be. As the old saying says, "actions speak louder than words" should be the Way, Becky later life. Because that's how she is. This woman has a quiet way of going about life and not necessarily having to say one word. In the yoga and meditation world we call this mindfulness. I can only dream of having the ability to be as quiet and mindful within life as my friend Becky.
4. Scheduled - in Becky's world we live in breath by the calendar. Why? Because Becky leads a very scheduled life… by choice. Each day Becky look at her calendar to see what is going on for that day. And as she wakes up she prepares as soon as she wakes up (and no later) to be ready for her day; even if it starts after lunch, she is ready. While I'm not as regimented as Becky is about my schedule, she looks forward to each and every thing with a fondness of a five-year-old seen Santa Claus for the very first time. How I dream of approaching every moment in my life like Becky. I want to have my eyes wide open to see everything like it's the very first time, with beauty, love, and excitement. Even the most mundane thing such as going to the dentist is met with just as much excitement as a trip to the Bahamas. We all need to look at our daily lives that way.

My friend Becky is so special to me that there are no words to describe my feelings and thoughts for her. It's beyond love and deeper than anything I've ever felt for any human. Her soft, innocent, and gentle way of approaching Life every day reaffirms anyone that you can find meaning in the simplest forms when looking for truth and life. As I write this, tears of unconditional love flow through my eyes because of the beauty I see and Becky every day. I'm sure her mom, my dear friend Maria, could tell you she has her moments of trials and tribulations with Becky. But overall everyone in her family, her mom and dad, David and Kelley, Jessie and Art, and of course the infamous Lola would tell you they cannot imagine your lives without Becky. Because life without Becky is a life without meaning; and she has brought so much meaning to my life.

You see, my friend Becky has down syndrome. But you don't see that. You do not see a person who is handicapped or has any other disabilities at all. You see a woman, yes a woman, who is confident, compassionate, and full of so much grace that everyone in the world could learn from. In short, she is the coolest chick I will ever encounter in my lifetime.