A platitude posted on FB: “I don’t know a perfect person. I
only know flawed people who are still worth loving.” From Spirit Science
Really? Guess it all depends on what is considered a flaw. As
with most postings of sayings, it strikes something within the poster and seems
relevant to share so others are “enlightened.” Most are taken out of context
and the author may have made a very good point, however the prevalence of so
many suggestions of what to believe grates on the nerves of some readers though
they may not express it. As with the one I repeat above – the poster was either
impressed and they think they’re being encompassing of all other without
prejudice although it’s smitten with arrogance. First, what determines being
flawed? I know what was probably intended but it’s lost in the statement that
they don’t know a perfect person and flawed people are “still” worth loving.
If someone is chatty, tall, heavy, thin, lacks proper
diction, or whatever then those are part of one’s individuality. If those and
other traits are thought of as flaws then all other individual traits are flaws
as well. It’s likely the poster thought the opposite of what I’m saying – they probably
were thinking in terms of embracing others without judgment. The quote doesn’t
say that. Two thoughts to consider:
- Make sure what you re-post expresses your feelings and who you are.
- Try posting your own thoughts – quote yourself.
