SUBSTANCE vs SWAG

As men and women we live in a society that is self absorbed with the idealogy or image of swag.  Don't get me wrong having swag is a good thing in the sense of individual style, uniqueness, but it shouldn't be the main factor that defines a person. A man or woman need to have substance as well.
People are so consumed with status, how much money someone is making, the appearance of being affluent.
Nothing is wrong for someone to have money, be physically attractive, or have accomplishments but that is not what should define a man or woman totally.
When men and women have morals, integrity, intelligence within the confinement of education and beyond that, are just a few examples of substance.
We as men are visual by nature, so the physical beauty of a woman naturally captures our attention. But what keeps our attention, is if she has substance. Will she support your dreams, encourage you, pray for you, display intelligence and independence.
Women listen to what men say. It must go beyond him sweet talking you, showering you with gifts, but will he protect you, be faithful, pray for you, display wisdom and take iniative. That is substance.

For men the bible says in Proverbs 3:13 "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding."
For women the bible says in Proverbs 31:10 " A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies."

Poetic Thought:

Sweet like ice cream and chocolate chip cookies,
You have life experience, be a professional not a rookie,
It takes proper hands to prepare a meal,
Arrange your cards before you split the deck and deal,
Don't play the cat and mouse game, you it, tag,
Substance is mandatory, bonus is swag! ~ JD

Everyone has their preference of what they like. Look beyond the lenses of what you consider to be swag and see if the other person has substance also. That is what counts in the bigger picture. A bonus is when someone has both substance and swag and you will be able to recognize it, if you have it as well. Real recognizes real 24/7/365! Until next time, class dismiss!!!