The thing about flaws is everyone has them and yet, everyone judges people based on them.
Let's change that.
Flaws are tricky things. Obviously, they aren't good. I don't think anyone has ever been proud of a flaw they have. Unless, you're one of those people who likes to state, "This is who I am, take it or leave it!" That'll get you left real quick! Not that you should feel like you need to change for some one, but there is always room for improvement. And if it's difficult for you to figure out where you can improve--start with your flaws!
Flaws are usually innate, within us, and hard things to change.
Two of my biggest flaws are not being able to readily, apologize and being ridiculously, stubborn. I know, aren't those ugly?
Recognizing your flaws, starting to figure them out, noticing when they pop up--that's owning them and trying to improve upon them. People know their own flaws. They don't need anyone else to point them out or make them feel bad about them, because you know who feels the worst about them? The people who have them!
Nobody is perfect. So instead of idealizing people who "are" and trying to obtain some unreachable goal physically and mentally, why don't we get more realistic with each other and accept flaws? Then, flaws won't be so scary. It'll be like "Hey, that must be hard. Let's try to fix that together." That is the kind of Kumbayah world I'm envisioning, people!
Flaws do not define a person. Some of the best people I know in this world, have the worst addictions. There's always a few nicks on a heart of gold, but that doesn't take away from the beauty of the gold.
Don't miss out on the true beauty of a person, because they have a hard time losing weight, they're quick to a temper, they're stubborn, they're addicted to something, they're workaholics, they're too hard on themselves, or they shut down. Forgive them for their flaws, trust that they are, indeed, aware of them and working on them and enjoy that person and all that is unflawed about them.
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