We seem to live in a society that likes to nit-pick at one’s imperfections. Look around and see how critical the world is. Listen to the harsh words that are said by everyone around you, as well as the media. It is quite a mean playground we live in. But why should imperfections be a bad thing? And how often are they truly “imperfections”?
Who determines your imperfections? Society? It would seem so because society has so many standards, but one should never live by the absolutely imperfect standards that have been set by society. It is a battle you’ll rarely win. Just be YOU. How you feel, how you react to situations, how you look, what goals you have in life etc…do what feels like YOU. Do not let society dictate what you should mold into because it’s the “standard.”
And are character imperfections so bad? At the surface, it would appear so. However, think about the good that imperfections can actually produce. One great result of an “imperfection” is humility. If YOU see one of your characteristics as an imperfection, you surely won’t brag about it! And always remember this: do not let that “imperfection” bring you down. Instead, see it as a way to keep yourself accountable. It’s just another crack in the road we call life that we, ourselves, can decide if we would like to fix it or not.
Bragging is never an attractive feature, no matter how much one has accomplished. You gain friends and keep friends by being humble. Very often, you will not get very good reactions from being a show-off. People will either tune you out, think that or may even feel completely jealous about you. What satisfaction does one actually get out of all that? One may try to speak a lot about one’s accomplishments for the purpose of gaining adoration, but the complete opposite may actually occur. If you’re well accomplished or you have something that you’re proud of, it’ll speak for itself. There’s no need to force the world to know it. This is humility. And if you think about it, you will actually have a much more powerful effect if you are well accomplished yet humble, because you will gain the respect of your peers. Why? Primarily because you do not put yourself above them but keep it at a equal level.
“Imperfections” you believe you have keep you from bragging. It shows you that no matter how “perfect” other characteristics you have may be, there’s still work to be done. Our human life is always a work in progress. When you work through an “imperfection”, remember the process and really absorb it. It’ll keep you feeling level, as you’ll appreciate the transition you’ve made.
So no matter what your looks are, whatever character “flaws” you have, and however much you may feel like you do not conform with society, remember that the good and “bad” of your personalities is what makes up YOU. That is what makes you special and unique from everyone else. And if YOU decide to work on traits that YOU believe are “imperfections”, remember the journey of personal improvement because it’ll help you keep up your humility!
