Flaws and All
- cassiekarch
- Nov 9
- 2 min read
About a month ago, I was sitting in the breakroom just listening to the conversations around me. A few of the guys were “joking” about another coworker’s bald spot, calling it “a pool of emptiness on his head.” He laughed it off and tried to play along, but I could see in his eyes that it bothered him.
That moment made me think about our flaws because every one of us has them.
As I watched his forced smile, I couldn’t help but wonder: why are we humans like this? Why do we point out other people’s imperfections, as if they aren’t already aware of them? Do we really think that man wanted to lose the hair in the middle of his head? I’m sure he once hoped to keep a full head of hair for life. I even have a few nephews who stress so much about going bald that I believe the stress itself is making their hair fall out.
It’s like when you meet a stranger and notice their lazy eye and instead of just talking to them, you mention it. Do you really think they don’t already know?
I’ve struggled most of my life with how big my forehead is, or how small my breasts are. Those were two of the many things I was teased about growing up. Over time, those words can start to shape how you see yourself. You begin to believe that you’re not good enough, that your flaws somehow make you broken. You start speaking negatively to yourself, saying you are not enough. I know I did.
But here is what I want to remind you (and myself): focus on the good in yourself and in others. None of us are perfectly created if everything is supposed to be identical. We were never meant to be.
A few years ago, I discovered that my left foot is exactly one inch longer than my right one. Does that make me any less human? Absolutely not. We are perfectly imperfect people. Judging ourselves doesn’t help; it only hurts us in the long run.
So, I want to challenge you: don’t just focus on what’s good. Take a moment to thank your God or the universe, whatever you believe in, for the things you see as shortcomings. Love every part of yourself: the parts you’re working on and the parts that simply are.
You are God’s masterpiece flaws and all.
Sending you love, light and positive vibes,
Cassie K.
"Always remember to LIVE life to the fullest, to LAUGH at everything and to LOVE unconditionally!"
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