There are different types of people in the world. Everyone has different qualities, but no one is perfect. Take the case of a lion, which cannot climb a tree even though he is considered the king of the jungle. Why? Because every creature has its own strengths and weaknesses; there has to be a balance in nature, so every creature has its own unique qualities.

There are always imperfections and that is where the real beauty of life lies — if everyone was perfect, then this world would be very boring, just like a movie without a climax or a villain.

Imperfections give us a purpose in life. To overcome them, we learn, enhance our skills and strive to improve ourselves. Even the greatest and most experienced doctors cannot be perfect because new diseases, like the corona virus that emerged in 2019, constantly come up. This shows that no matter how much we study or how much experience we gain, we can never be perfect or know it all.

Perfection in appearance is something one hardly achieves. Despite our best efforts to look flawless, everyone has unique features and imperfections that make them who they are. Our society has established beauty standards, but each of us possesses unique qualities, both physically and mentally. Some people have a fair complexion, while others have darker skin; some are tall, while others are short. Being good at studies or having a fair complexion does not mean someone is perfect; everyone has their own shortcomings. Imperfections are part of everyone, but we should never feel inferior or jealous of others because of them.

Some people undergo facial surgeries to enhance their appearance, but these procedures can often cause more damage than good. Instead, we should embrace our imperfections and turn them into strengths. This mindset boosts our confidence and helps us succeed. Many people feel inferior and struggle with an inferiority complex because of what they perceive as shortcomings in them. In contrast, sensible people turn their shortcomings into strengths and bloom as they are.

Many people have the habit of judging others and doing body shaming. But who are we to judge others when we are not perfect ourselves? How can we expect someone else to be what we are not? And despite our own shortcomings, we tend to criticise others,

Judging and criticising others is a very damaging habit, and creates distance in relationships, eroding love. Therefore, we must learn to overlook the shortcomings of others and forgive their mistakes, because we all make mistakes. If we reflect on our own errors, we would find a long list things we did wrong and people we wronged. No one is free from mistakes, but a good person is someone who acknowledges their faults, apologises and avoids repeating them. The strength of relationships lies in accepting each other’s imperfections, and embracing them as they are.

Published in Dawn, Young World, August 3rd, 2024