When Your Flaws Take Center Stage

"For beautiful eyes look for the good in others,for beautiful lips speak only words of kindness, and for poise walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. "

-Audrey Hepburn

In this day and age there are many people who are struggling with lack of self-esteem. People who are beautiful physically, mentally, or even internally. However there are also people with physical, mental, or internal disabilities that feel like the struggle is their own and no other person can understand the depth of their pain. 

Random topic...yes, but very necessary. 

My goal for this blog is to let anyone with a disability or not to feel like they are not alone. I want to inspire anyone who feels discouraged about their life circumstances to feel like they are not alone. As much as social media is an outlet for people to express themselves it comes at a price. It seems like the amount of 'physical' social arrangements are dwindling. I say this because while I sit at home, my social interactions are mostly through use of social media. Don't get me wrong, I do a few productive things throughout my day but then somehow I'm back on social media. 

Answer this question for me:

When out in a public location alone, do you have your eyes glued to your electronic device? (I.e. Cell phone, tablet, computer, etc.)

If you answered yes, then here me out. 

I had a friend ask me recently if I felt the positivity I share on my blog. My response was honest and I told her yes and no. The reason I responded yes was because I feel blessed that I didn't hurt my dominate hand and that I have amazing support to get me through this. I also feel like when I focus on the positive I am less sad. 

The reason I said no was because some days are frustrating. Some days I just want to go back to the normal me, or even be around people without being asked "what happened?" Sometimes I just want my hand to do what I ask of it. It's difficult going through this because it was so random. So unnecessary.  I can't wrap my brain around this one. I can't figure out the purpose in this and there lies the frustration. Anyway,to get back to my original point...

I believe in this life we are meant to be people,people. We are meant to love one another. We are meant to be nice and support each other. Uplift each other. Nobody is perfect. Despite our imperfections and flaws we need social interaction. Judgement free zones; because there are too many broken people (mentally and physically).

Being positive about life circumstances is great but it is also okay to be angry. It's important to be genuine and not allow an electronic device hide that. When I'm out socially (yesterday was my first night outing) I use my flaw to be funny. My flaw is so noticeable and people being people are curious. They don't know that I get asked the same question ad nauseam. 

When my hand  takes center stage I tell a story. Yesterday thanks to a friend I was an MMA fighter and the other guy didn't fend well. Did anyone believe me...probably not, but the moral of the story is that when my biggest flaw was brought to my attention I turned it into something postive. (I can't take the credit. My friends did) side note: I think that's why there are more people with disabilities who find a calling in comedy. 

There is so much that is happening in the world to be sad or angry about. Our flaws are what makes us unique. Our flaws make us extraordinary. I hope that anyone who feels sad can find joy in the fact  you are NOT alone and that you are imperfectly perfect.....and that is simply beautiful. 

Until next time! Any ideas share! Comments are appreciated! Thank you all for the continued support.