In the black community, upon the mention of a person’s name, you may receive the brief response, “Good people.” That simply means that the person being discussed is a decent human being and has obviously left a few good vibrations out there.
As we spring into the warm, milder temperatures of Spring, more people will be out and about as they enjoy the weather. There will be more encounters with others as we run into people we know and as we meet other people for the first time.
Someone may give us the heads up on a person that they know will be coming into our personal spaces. They will probably let us know if we can lower our shoulders a little or if we should remain in the attention stance. They say that children and dogs are the best measuring sticks when it comes to reading the inner beings of people. Children will either gravitate towards a new person and smile or they may cry if they come too close. Dogs will either wag their tails offering a friendly side or bark ferociously to warn the person to stay back. These are telling signs because they know.
So, during these times of greater interaction with others, what vibes are you sending out? Will a person welcome you with a warm greeting or open arms or will they quietly put their heads down hoping the moment will pass? Will they quickly cross the street when they see you coming towards them? If people ask what type of person you are, will someone volunteer,“Good people?” Or, will they just remain silent and stare out over the horizon as everyone listens to the crickets?
Lynn M.
March 30, 2024
Lynn's Thoughts 