Day 216 - Beautiful Surprise

I have loved this song since the first time I heard it.  It is an absolutely beautiful song, and there are no words that can describe the feeling of being in such a place, but I appreciate that India.Arie took some time to create such a song...
"It's like yesterday I didn't even know your name.  Now today, you're always on my mind.  I never could have predicted that I feel this way.  You are beautiful surprise." For the singer of the song, she has recently met someone who has caught her off guard.  In the short time that she's known this new person, she has found herself captivated, and now this person has become an important part of her life.  At first glance, there was no way of knowing the beauty that was to come from the initial interaction, but surprisingly, this new person has made a deep impact in a short amount of time.
"Intoxicated every time I hear your voice - you've got me on a natural high.  It's almost like I didn't even have a choice... You are a beautiful surprise."  In this verse, she expresses the effect that this new person has on her.  Similar to the effects of a drug, she feels intoxicated with the voice and thought of the person - intoxication being an "overpowering exhilaration or excitement of the mind or emotions."  She seems unable to escape the powerful feelings that come as a result of interacting, feeling like she was without a choice.  It's almost as if greater forces were at work to create the space and the connection that she experiences, and this is another surprising and beautiful result of this new friend.
"Whatever it is you came to teach me, I am here to learn it cuz I believe that we are written in the stars.  I don't know what the future holds, but I'm living in the moment, and I'm thankful for the man that you are, you are, you are."  I think that this is my favorite part of the song. Each person we encounter is in our lives to teach us something, and I appreciate that she is open enough to not only understand that this man is here to teach her something, but she is willing to allow the relationship to be what it is without trying to control it.  She is aware enough to gain what he is there to teach without trying to make him a permanent part of her life if it is not meant to be such.  We often mess up trying to plan for the future and walk down the aisle with someone who is supposed to love us and help us heal for a season.  While thinking about the future is important, I think that we would do better (at times) to simply enjoy and receive, appreciating the beauty of what is currently going on.  This isn't to say that we completely ignore all consequences, but at times, we should simply embrace what is without thinking too hard about whatever else.  Because of who he is (not necessarily what he does or gives her), he is exactly what she needs.  It brings to mind the thought - "he may not be perfect, but he's perfect for me."
"You are everything I ask for in my prayers, so I know my angels brought you to my life.  Your energy is healing to my soul.  You are a beautiful surprise."  Even though this person was a beautiful surprise, she has come to recognize that he embodies what she has prayed for.  It's only Divine orchestration that could have provided someone so perfect at such a time.  He has the correct vibe and aura that matches the need in her life at this moment, and she understands that this is a relationship is not by accident.
"You are an inspiration to my life... You are the reason why I smile... You are a beautiful surprise."  This man inspires her.  This man makes her smile.  This is a surprising blessing that has entered her life and left his mark.