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Why I Am Okay With My Flaws

"You are imperfect, permanently, and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful." -Amy Bloom

Bethany Chamblee

Jul 28, 2016

Missouri Valley College

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Bethany Chamblee

One of the hardest battles for me thus far in my life has been to accept myself for the way I am. I have been the queen of low self-esteem, the negative Nelly of my own mind. In a world where the idea of a perfect woman is idolized, it's easy to constantly focus on the areas of your life that need improvement. My flaws range from physical to mental to spiritual. However, thankfully, my mindset has changed toward my flaws.

I'm okay with worrying too much because I understand that is my way of showing that I care.

I'm okay with not being the prettiest girl because I'm working on making my heart beautiful enough to make up for it.

I'm okay with my loud, obnoxious laugh because I know one day someone is going to fall in love with that laugh.

I'm okay with how emotional I am because I know that that is a sign of a soft heart.

I'm okay with the way I talk, because I know that in the moments when my speech becomes rapid, my words get jumbled, and my accent becomes thicker that it is because I have something in my life to be excited about.

Im okay with the fact that I love too hard for my own good, because eventually, this will pay off.

I'm okay with my body the way it is because the right person is going to love every inch of it no matter how it appears.

I'm okay with my need for others because I know this shows how much they mean to me.

I'm okay with how goofy I am because it keeps my heart like a child's.

I'm okay with how awkward I am because it makes for funny stories and good laughs.

I'm okay with not wearing makeup everywhere I go because someone I fully trust in told me I was beautiful without it and I finally believed them.

I'm okay with my crooked tooth that sticks out when I smile because it only shows when there is a reason to be happy.

I'm okay with being me, including every single flaw, because I would not be me without them.

After years of being told that I was made just how I was supposed to be, it has finally clicked. I don't know why. I don't really know how. But I know there's beauty in my flaws. It just takes the right eyes to see them. Others may love your flaws and accept them all, but you are the one who must truly see the beauty in your flaws in order to love yourself the way you deserve to.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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