What is imperfection?



Some people see flaws as being things that need to be hidden, or removed.

For many years I have been self-conscious of a 'beauty' spot on my face. I have more than one freckle on my face, of course, but there is one in particular I really notice.

As a teenager I even begged my parents to let me have it removed. I'm glad they said no.

Because even though I don't look perfect (whatever that is), at least I don't look like everyone else.

Beauty spot? Trade mark? Or something that makes me less atrractive, less beautiful?

I reflect on how I used to try and cover it up with makeup, but each night, after washing away my face for the day, it was right there, just below the corner of my lip. A tribute to my individuality perhaps? It bothered me for a long time, but I don't bother covering my face with makeup anymore. Yes, a little here and there on occasion, but to enhance my looks, not to try and hide who I really am.

These days I am more open to the world... this is me, who I am, what I look like, how I feel, what I believe...

With, not in spite of my imperfections; inside and out.

It makes me wonder how something so small could seem so very big...?