Today is mine and my sweeties day. We are both Left Handed or Southpaws and August 13 is our day. It is recognized international celebration.
In a previous generation, being left handed was considered an evil thing, the work of the devil. People would force you to be right handed. Physical violence was acceptable practice to beat it out of you.
In my family of origin I was the only one who is left handed. My aunt and her daughter are left handed. Genetics is a wonderful thing.
Many famous people throughout history are lefties such as Julius Caesar, Michelangelo, Da Vinci, Renoir. Five of the last seven US Presidents and 7 in total. Jefferson was the first. Industry pioneers like Henry Ford and Bill Gates. Two of my favourite artists Lady Gaga and David Bowie. The list is endless. In fact 11% of the world’s population are left handed.
Creativity blooms stronger in southpaws. I am unique and proud of it. I am glad I am not of that different generation where being left handed was bad real bad.
Embrace it and make it part of your individual story and always be positive, supportive and kind.
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