Nobody's Perfect

So, the other day, I received one of those chain-mail “inspirational” e-mails. You know, the ones that your friends send you, but you delete anyway? Well, for some reason, I decided to open this one. So, I will spend the next paragraph desperately trying to retell what it read:
There was a lady who carried 2 clay pots to fetch water with every day. They hung upon a pole that the lady bore across her shoulders. The pot that hung on the left was painted vibrantly, and was well-made and sturdy. The other, which hung on the right, was simple, and through it, ran a large crack. This clay pot was ashamed, for by the time the lady returned to her home, only half of the water it held was left. One day, the cracked clay pot spoke to the lady, telling her of his woes. The lady, in turn, replied, “Have you ever noticed that there are flowers along one side of the road and not the other? One day, I planted seeds along the right side of the road. Now, each day you water them, and keep them healthy and strong.” The end.
The moral of the (badly retold) story is: Don’t be insecure about your imperfections, because, even if you’re not perfect, you can make the world a more beautiful place.
How does this apply?
When we can feel comfortable with ourselves, just the way we are, we can be ourselves, and eventually, become who we want to be. (Except maybe not Superman. Or Amanda Bynes. Although that would be cool…).
Having insecurities can not only make us have a bad self-esteem, it can cause us to make some not-so-smart choices. (Or “unhealthy decision-making skills” if you’re a health teacher. Which is fine with me.) So, the next time you think that your nose is too big, your feet are too small, or your braces are un-cool (that means you Jan Brady), think about whether or not it actually matters. Because, quite honestly, no one’s perfect. And if you can be okay with that, then you can definitely Shine Through.