I guess the quintessential things in life are to be
accepted and love. There are so many
differences between human beings that we may even seem worlds apart. Our insatiable desire to be accepted and to
fit in sometime overshadows our desire to be accepted for who we are. We as humans want to relate to others as well
as have others relate to us, a sense of being and interacting.
We are social beings longing to interact with others
of our kind as well as those that are different from us. It’s all a part of the human experience;
learning and growing together.
It’s sad though that we are judged because of our
differences; categorizing, separating, stereotyping, ostracizing, and
even discriminating-sinking lower and lower into a horrible pit. Martin Luther King Jr. said that “We should
be judged on the content of our character not the color of our skin”.
Being accepted is to say I acknowledge you, I see
that you are different, you are relevant, and you are loved just the same. We all have some quirks; they are the things
that make us uniquely who we are. No one
person is the same, not even identical twins.
Looks are one thing, but our own emotional and mental blueprints are one
of a kind and special.
In relationships, there is always the opportunity
for discovery. Some things you discover
about your friend, partner, or spouse you may not like; you may even detest
that trait, habit, or feature, but they come as a package deal. To separate them from a part of themselves,
they would cease to be the unique person that they are.
We are beautifully and wonderfully made; according
to God. In spite of our flaws, mistakes,
and shortcomings we are still free to be.
I am not defined by my faults, slip-ups, or limitations; they are tools
that have served to shape who I am. I
may not be able to do everything great; I may not be able to do the things you
can do well; but I can do what I do and no one can do it uniquely or as well as
I can.
I’m not perfect, flawless, or faultless; I’ve accepted that about myself and am alright with it, I’m
striving. I do serve a God who is all of that and
He loves me just as I am. If you love
someone, accept who they are; strengths and weaknesses alike. Life is too short to waste on differences
that don’t affect who you are. Live your
best life and let others live their best lives.
This has been your 80 seconds of encouragement.
Tims2Centz
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