Movies, magazines, and social media nowadays have a big impact on each people's life. It provides unrealistic ideas on how people should look, act, and live. More so, it became more prevalent in the sense that instead of being contented and satisfied with what they have, they keep on looking ahead of what is better even though it's not comfortable anymore. But why do we keep on hiding and pretending to be a different person if we can just be ourselves?
Imperfections make us human. It may sound cliché but, we all know that nobody is perfect. Those artists or personalities you see on television are also not perfect. They have their flaws. And you have your own flaws and weaknesses.
Why is it so important to embrace your imperfections? Well, it will set you free. When you learn to accept yourself, there will be no room for insecurities and more so, comparing yourself to other people. I know that feeling of shame and lack of self-esteem because I, myself also find it hard at first to accept who I really am. I am not happy with my physical traits and personality. To be perfect for me, is to be beautiful. I am also afraid to show my true personality to everyone. I even tried to change myself to fit in. Changing your personality isn't bad at all. But if you decided to do it not for yourself but for other people to accept you is a wrong choice.
The things we see as flaws and imperfections are our unique qualities. It is easy to live a happy life if you try not to be perfect. Be adorable as you are. People will like you for being you. For being that real and wonderful person. Don't ever try to push yourself to someone because your unique qualities will draw them near to you.
Try also to lower your standards. Like for instance, with all those Korean dramas and fairy tales we saw on television, it gives us this idea of having high standards when it comes to finding the right person. You even try to copy or imitate someone because you think that it is the perfect way for them to like you. Remember that those are just a product of imagination. Perfection is an impossible standard. If you don't try to lower your standards, you would tend to expect more things from the people around you. Having high standards is not bad at all. Just learn how to balance each situation.
Accepting our past can also help us gain back our self-confidence. The past I’m saying here is all those rejections you faced, the way you look before, and all those bad memories you had when you are still a child. Because if you continue to live in the past, you won't be able to move forward and see more of what you can be as a person. Freeing yourself from the past means embracing your dark moments.
Most importantly, forgiving yourself is one of the keys in embracing your imperfection. It allows your heart to understand the meaning of it. It also opens a new door of living a new life without hesitations and pretending to be a different person. Forgive yourself if sometimes you choose to live a different path because you think it’s the perfect way for you to live your life. Always learn to forgive yourself from all your flaws and mistakes. There is always a new beginning for you to try and accept your imperfections. It may not happen right away, but I know for your sure, every day is always a perfect day and perfect chance to be that perfect person in your own eyes.
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