Greetings,
Perfection is boring! One of the joys of being human
is being able to reflect and learn from your mistakes. We can also find joy and
appreciation in our differences. We can embrace ourselves for our subtle “flaws”
that society may deem as an imperfection. I love the silver in my hair, and
when it turns fully I am going to have a beautiful arctic snow mane! Each line
on my face was laughter and smiles once, and I plan to continue to laugh and
smile! No Botox for this girl, however I won’t judge if that is your thing, it
is just not MY thing. Stretch marks, I
earned those. The ultimate badge of honor in womanhood. I carried a human being
inside of me. I am proud of those stretch marks. Those symbolize my child. I am
even learning to love my saggy boobs, this one took me awhile to come to terms
with. I miss my pre baby boobs, the ones that were perky and awesome, now all
too familiar with gravity, but they are mine. They created milk and nourishment.
Embrace the imperfections!
Maybe we need to be more concerned with the
imperfections on our insides, ones that might be more characterized as
character flaws perhaps. I need to work on patience, I need to work on my
temper, I need to work on a lot of thing (so says the Agoraphobia Gurl). These
imperfections can leave life in peril. Maybe if we learn to be kinder to
ourselves ( and others) on the outside, things will fall into a better place on
the inside.
“We have all heard that no two snowflakes are
alike. Each snowflake takes the perfect form for the maximum efficiency and
effectiveness for its journey. And while the universal force of gravity gives
them a shared destination, the expansive space in the air gives each snowflake
the opportunity to take their own path. They are on the same journey, but each
takes a different path.
Along this gravity-driven journey, some snowflakes collide and damage each other, some collide and join together, some are influenced by wind... there are so many transitions and changes that take place along the journey of the snowflake. But, no matter what the transition, the snowflake always finds itself perfectly shaped for its journey.
I find parallels in nature to be a beautiful reflection of grand orchestration. One of these parallels is of snowflakes and us. We, too, are all headed in the same direction. We are being driven by a universal force to the same destination. We are all individuals taking different journeys and along our journey, we sometimes bump into each other, we cross paths, we become altered... we take different physical forms. But at all times we too are 100% perfectly imperfect. At every given moment we are absolutely perfect for what is required for our journey. I’m not perfect for your journey and you’re not perfect for my journey, but I’m perfect for my journey and you’re perfect for your journey. We’re heading to the same place, we’re taking different routes, but we’re both exactly perfect the way we are.” (Maraboli, 2009) just a little something to think about.
Along this gravity-driven journey, some snowflakes collide and damage each other, some collide and join together, some are influenced by wind... there are so many transitions and changes that take place along the journey of the snowflake. But, no matter what the transition, the snowflake always finds itself perfectly shaped for its journey.
I find parallels in nature to be a beautiful reflection of grand orchestration. One of these parallels is of snowflakes and us. We, too, are all headed in the same direction. We are being driven by a universal force to the same destination. We are all individuals taking different journeys and along our journey, we sometimes bump into each other, we cross paths, we become altered... we take different physical forms. But at all times we too are 100% perfectly imperfect. At every given moment we are absolutely perfect for what is required for our journey. I’m not perfect for your journey and you’re not perfect for my journey, but I’m perfect for my journey and you’re perfect for your journey. We’re heading to the same place, we’re taking different routes, but we’re both exactly perfect the way we are.” (Maraboli, 2009) just a little something to think about.
When I started this blog, I was so private and hush hush
about it with the people that I knew. My intent was to try and do something
positive with my messed up situation, suffering from severe anxiety and
agoraphobia (among other things that make me special) I guess it is important
to step back and take inventory of where I am and what I am doing. I have been
getting out some, not like I should be, but after the hospital situation I
think that is to be expected. Today I went to the library, the store, and Denny’s.
Yes I love me some Denny’s. So I am following the steps I am supposed to be
following. Instead of dreading events, I am learning to manage them a little
more. My cousin is getting married in May and I am really looking forward to
it. I know some of it will be a challenge (walking into a Catholic church with
a bunch of people I don’t know-difficult), going to a place I have never been
before-difficult, but I am going to do it! I saw him, brand new in the hospital
and I am going to see him marry his beautiful bride! With practice, love can
give you the strength and determination you need, the courage to make things
happen. Don’t give up!
Love and Light!
Reference
Maraboli, Steve (2009) Life,
The Truth, and Being Free A Better Today Publishing
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