Write about something you consider “ugly” —
war, violence, failure, hatred — but try to find beauty, or a sense of hope, in
your thoughts.
Failure-To me, failure IS one of the most beautiful parts of the human condition
because it develops our humility and our compassion for others and their
struggles. The definition of humility on
Merriam-webster.com is “the quality or state of not thinking you are better
than other people.” On thefreedictionary.com, the definition of failure is “The
condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short.” None of us are perfect, and we all fall short
of what is expected. We even fall short
of our own aspirations at times. That’s
what makes our failures beautiful. They bring us off our pedestals and remind us
that we are fallible, so that the next time someone fails us, we greet them
with understanding and love instead of anger and disappointment. Some of the most difficult words I’ve ever
heard uttered from one human being to another are, “I’m so disappointed in
you.” How about, “It’s okay. I
understand how you feel, and I’ve been there before.” How about, “We all make
mistakes, so let’s consider this a learning experience for next time.” I’d rather be a support system for someone
than bring them down. I’d rather find a way to relate to them than look for
ways to criticize them. Lift up, not
tear down. That’s what failure does for us…teaches how to be there for others,
how to empathize with them and how to be better bosses, friends, and family
members. What does failure look like to you?
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