Most people are offended when their flaws are pointed out. It is rare to find someone who says, "thank you" when you tell them their hair looks a mess. I understand it is how you say things, not necessarily what you say. But even when there is effort to say something as calm and kind as you possibly can, some are still flabbergasted that you even dared to point a finger.
Let's face it. We're human. We're selfish, self-righteous, egotistical humans, that loved to believe lies. Never truth. Because the truth hurts. The truth is a mirror we chose not look at. But a good friend holds up that mirror without your discretion and loves what she sees. That friend is not afraid to embrace the reflection.
I've found that I can not point any fingers without any being pointed at me. There will always be people watching my every move. They will always be judging my every action. So, why try to hide my imperfections? Because they too are being watched and judged. And that just makes it a little sweeter. I know what they don't. I see what they don't want me to see. I am free to embrace their truths.
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