"There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in"
- Leonard Cohen
All humans strive to be perfect, working hard to reach the society’s standards of the “Best”; being the smartest, attaining financial success, having a perfect family or having a high social status. However, on the contrary, it is known fact that nothing can be perfect in this world.
Imperfections are flaws that can be categorized as internal and external:
1. Internal Imperfections can be an undesirable feature, like being selfish, lazy, or indecisive.
2. External Imperfections are situational adversities, like failing an exam, facing unemployment, or experiencing a breakup.
These imperfections no matter small or big deserves to exist and serve their unique purpose.
Virtues such as, Patience, Forgiveness, Discipline, Resilience, Compassion are fostered and developed by the imperfections inside us.
- The acceptance of imperfections brings about Patience & Forgiveness;
- The act to improve on imperfections energizes the growth of Discipline and Resilience;
- Similar experiences of imperfections also serve as a source of humanity that connects the human race motivating Compassion.
Thus, displaying that imperfections are completely necessary and significant in our lives; having the power to be turned into gifts, gains or rewards.
Embrace your inner imperfections TODAY through 3 simple ways:
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1. Remind yourself that “It’s perfectly normal to be imperfect!”
-Humans will not be humans if we have no mistakes/weaknesses/shortcomings
2. Stop comparing yourself to others.
-Celebrate your own uniqueness; don’t let others affect your own definition of imperfection/perfection.
3. Being more mindful of the surroundings around you
-Soon you will realize that even non-living things has its own scars, not to mention yourself, a living and breathing human being.
In a lifetime of fleeting moments, the greatest gift is to be able to see the beauty in every imperfection.
"Having the simplest imperfections, create Legends"
