We tend to hold ourselves to crazy standards we wouldn’t dare impose on those we love. We forget that even when we feel like we are falling short, there is still beauty and something inside us that we can still give the world.
No one is perfect. We have all done things we aren’t proud of. Some of us are survivors of horrific traumas that cause us to feel broken somehow. But just because we might feel broken inside, our value or worth hasn’t changed. There is nothing that can happen to us that can decrease our value or worth.
We tend to lose sight of this because we are chasing perfection. Or the appearance of perfection. But none of us are perfect and honestly, perfect is boring. It lacks layers and depth.
As a matter of fact, the most broken crayons change world. Look at “successful” people who have impacted us and the world. These people failed many times and have been through hell and back and lived to tell the tale. They wear their battle wounds with pride. It gives them a credible platform to encourage and help others. They are broken crayons that color so vividly, it touches us on a deeper level. And we feel it. Because if we can relate to them, and they accomplished something we want to accomplish, we know that we can, too. It gives us hope.
If you are struggling with feeling broken, know that you still have value and worth. Your life experiences and what you have been through do not define who you are. You are strong and have the ability to reach others in ways other people can’t. Let your story be their inspiration.
