Having battled a few medical conditions and personal struggles (as all of us have), self-acceptance can be an overwhelming concept. It’s not easy to accept yourself as you are when the rest of society may have some struggle with it. I can envisage a few nods to this.
Yes, following your heartbeat and accepting yourself for who you are is quite a challenge. Yet, we must, if we expect others to love us, love ourselves.
The Japanese aesthetic of Wabi Sabi celebrates imperfection and impermanence (yes, yes, it challenges plastic surgery). It reminds us that the human form is not, at its essence, without flaws. Neither are our characters.
So the next time we dislike ourselves, let’s extend a little compassion to US. Let’s think of our strengths (we all have them) and challenge the “I’m not good enough for that” philosophy.
Enjoy these cinquains.
Broken
Cup now shattered
Bits and pieces now joined
Welded, joined together tightly
In sync
Disjoined
But joined as one
Fragile, Apart, Beauteous
In its disjointed, shattered form
Artwork
Dainty
Pieces of soul
When linked with tender care
Combine as artwork of beauty
And might.
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