I often hear people say to their friends <p>‘Oh you’re just perfect the way you are’ lies.</p><p>‘No there’s nothing about you that needs changing’ lies.</p><p>‘You aren’t in the wrong at all’ more lies.</p><p>Lies told because to say otherwise, would mean broken friendships.</p><p>Lies told because to say otherwise, would risk outrage.</p><p>Lies told because to say otherwise, would break hearts.</p><p>Why do we refuse to acknowledge our own faults? </p><p>Why is it so hard to look in the mirror and see our sins?</p><p>Why do we only call those who cater to our self-delusions our friends?</p><p>It is simply because it is hard. </p><p>We as a species, are naturally inclined to chase pleasure and happiness. We revere things that bring us joy and detest everything that hurts us, physically or emotionally. A conditioned response to pain, is to flinch away and lash out at that which hurt us. It is entirely natural.</p><p>But we have evolved past our instincts. We have reason and judgement. We can choose to control what our response to any stimuli is.</p><p>That is the crux of the matter: CHOICE.</p><p>Making that choice to acknowledge our own flaws and face our demons is not an easy one. And it is also not one to be taken lightly.</p><p>It is a choice that needs to be taken day after day… moment after moment. It is a difficult one, but one we must strive towards if we wish to truly grow.</p><p>Learn to take the good advice from the dear friends that let you know when you are wrong. Learn to cherish their honesty and courage.</p><p>A person who truly loves you will always want the best for you and tell you the truths, even the harshest ones. </p><p>Important to note is that examining your own flaws is not the same as beating yourself over it, or letting others beat you over the head with it. </p><p>Examine and categorize what, where, how and why… then find a solution. There is no benefit to torturing yourself over every little thing.</p><p>It takes time and we may sometimes backslide, but as long as we keep on moving… We will make it someday.</p><p>Remember, we are all human and we all make mistakes… What we can do, is Learn, adapt and overcome, and grow to be a better YOU.</p><p>One day, you will approach a perfect you.</p><p>Love yourself… as only you can. </p><p><br/></p><p>Thank you and God bless. </p>
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