Got it, Flaunt it!

As you can gather by now, I am in the midst of change. Yesterday, as I was showering, I said to myself, "Self, you need to shave off your mustache and goatee today." I revved up my Norelco and uncovered a stranger hiding underneath. The first thing I saw was my brother, Jon, who, although being younger and taller, there in my bathroom mirror. I haven't seen my face in probably twenty years. I went to Easter rehearsal last night and treasured the reactions of my worship team mates. Hiding in plain sight is something most of us do. Many are unaware.

Jack Nicholson and rock stars hide behind sunglasses. Some of us hide behind black-colored clothes, thinking that black will disguise the fact that they are wearing a 4X sized t-shirt. Come on, man, we all know the truth! Some hide behind big homes and cars. Some are hiding insecurity behind gruff, business-like behavior. I like the guy who, even though imperfect, lets everyone in on his painted, full-figured physique at the football game.

Today, as I go out into the world clean-shaven, I will be showing all of the rosy colored truth: I am my age and I'm cool with it. I have a long way to go... Any way, "If you've got it, flaunt it," my Dad would say!