flaws

I think, as imperfect humans, we always tend to pinpoint the flaws even when there's overwhelming good present. Like my eyes are beautiful but my nose is huge or she's so nice but she stutters a lot. It's hardwired into us to see it and look for more.

When I look in the mirror I see a different person every time. Almost always I see the flaws and live that day like that mirror is still in front of me...an incriminating mugshot that's constantly encroaching on my confidence. However I forget to search for the good. I forget I'm not always at my worst and that even I have good days. I'm not in debt. I haven't got kids. I'm young, single, even intelligent at times. My eyes are pretty. I've got boobs. I'm not sick. I'm not dead. I'm a lover not a fighter. I'm respectful. I'm pleasantly sarcastic. I have people who care about me including my parents. I have a new stalker- which makes me 'stalkerworthy'. And I'm prettier when I smile. I have reason to be happy and I just forget to peer deeper to see it.

No one can change what you see in the mirror but you. Your outlook on your life has nothing to do with anyone else but yourself. So if a friend makes you feel poor ask yourself why you feel like you gotta spend and change your perception of the matter. If your crush isn't into you, why mope about it? They missed out on someone great: the real you. If your family is crazy, who's family isnt? at least they aren't on the news...yet... and at least you still know what crazy is.

Flaws can paralyze you, they can break you down, they can take your joy away but they can be the one thing that can make you unique, approachable, humble, resilient, and beautiful in your own special way.

Tonight I came to terms with who I am - I may relapse into thinking too much but that's my biggest flaw= reading into everything, overly concerned and self conscious. Without the constant worry I would be reckless and egotistical...so I can live with that.

Find at least 3 things you love about yourself. Make your flaws a strength.


xox- B