Embrace your flaws!

Better a diamond with a flaw than a pebble without one. – Chinese Proverb

flaw:  noun

1. a feature that mars the perfection of something.

I think flaws are beautiful.  When people admit to or embrace their flaws, I feel that is celebrating all that God gave us.  We aren’t perfect people and to pretend otherwise is just plain silly. So when people are flawed and embrace their imperfections, I find something truly endearing about that.

Yes, there are those people that want us to think they have perfect lives, relationships, feelings, emotions, etc.  But the reality is - nobody is perfect.  We are all flawed.  And whether those flaws are on the outside or the inside, they’re there.  Once we admit them – own them, we can learn from them.  Whether or not we admit or show them to others is a personal choice.  But wow, think of how amazing it would be if we would all show our weaker sides!  If we all let down that guard of perfection and tore down those walls that protect us and showed the world our flaws, we would all have even more in common.  And we would learn from each other!

What are we so afraid of?  I often think that those who pretend to have perfect lives, perfect beliefs, perfect looks, etc. must be so tired!  They are killing themselves to keep up this facade. Whether it’s plastic surgery, over scheduling, the disease to please, the bigger house, the nicer cars, the popular labels, the holier than thou beliefs…geez.  It must be exhausting!

Why not learn to love your scars?  Whether they’re external or internal.  Don’t worry about the people that will hold them against you.  Yes, they’re everywhere waiting to judge you to make themselves feel better.  But when you are confident in who you are, you don’t need their validation. Remember, all judgment comes from an insecurity in the person doing the judging.  You are beautiful, flaws and all.  It is your body, your life, your path – own it!      

Rock that scar!  Let yourself cry at emotional movies!  Wear those size 18 jeans proudly!  Walk the unbeaten path with pride!  Work your gray hair or bald head!  You don't have to be the perfect spouse, sibling, friend, parent, etc.  Let go of your ego and let your flaunt your "imperfections!" 

Embrace your “flaws!”  Celebrate them.  Learn from them.  When you embrace your flaws you embrace confidence that allows you to live life for the better.

If you already do this, congratulations – you’re human! 

Choose Love!