Flaws and All

Quote:  "My imperfect stuff makes me Unique."  –Chowan Moore Aforo

Song: Ledisi Pieces of Me

God, grant me the serenity to

Accept the things I cannot change,

The courage to change the things I can,

And the wisdom to know the difference

In life we all strive to be perfect. Whenever we notice a flaw or area of lack in our lives we focus all of our energy on correcting it. We don’t want to appear as though we have shortcomings. Sometimes we have said or know people who say, “I’m so absent-minded” or “I am horrible with organizing things”. Others may say, “My stomach and butt are just too big.” When we do this, we are needlessly exposing our infirmities and/or weaknesses. Instead, we need to keep those thoughts a secret and only broadcast our strengths, triumphs, and favorable attributes that we won’t mind hearing later in life when people inevitably talk about us. In other words, we should try not to bring so much attention to the negative but put a spotlight on the positive. We need to embrace our flaws because they are a part of us and they make us who we are. Take time today to write down the areas of your life you consider to be flawed. Leave space after each flaw you identify. On the line immediately following the flaw forgive yourself for feeling that way. Next, write down what you have learned about yourself as a result of having such a ‘flaw’. In conclusion, tell Yourself how much you love YOU—despite the flaws and all.  You know it’s playlist time.  So what soundtrack do you play that helps you understand why you are imperfectly perfect.  Why did you choose these songs?  My ideal playlist would include:

1. Beautiful- Musiq:  The song just makes me feel beautiful.  Could you imagine how you would feel if he were to serenade you with this song.  Look at the word play…”Girl don’t you know your so beautiful I want to give all my love to you girl.  Not just tonight but the rest of your life I want to be always here by your side….” This takes my breath away every time.
2. Flaws and All- Beyoncé:  Well this one is pretty self explanatory
3. I Feel Beautiful- Fantasia:  Everyone has had instances where someone or something has made you feel unattractive or small.  In this song she reclaims her power and beauty.   And if the words don’t get you the ending will have you almost to tears.  She belts out with very little music “nothing you can say to me ‘cause I feel beautiful!”  Hell yeah Fannie I do too.
4. Bravo- Ledisi:  As you can tell Ledisi is my go to girl.  She gives you permission to “Clap for yourself” and why shouldn’t we.  Do this daily.
5. Rocking that Thang- The-Dream:  Ok this one was for fun!  Seriously, when this song comes on you can’t help but dance and sing.  No matter what you got going on, you are compelled to move.