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ever so often life moments will hit me as it did in tjmaxx yesterday.
it took me a moment to figure out why it was on sale. as i inspected it closer, i realized pieces of the inlay were coming apart from the frame. ummph. it didn't bother me.
i stood there for a moment thinking, how many times do we pass over people, commence judgement all shun them, all because of an apparent flaw.
how easily do we turn away from someone because they are too short, has a lazy eye or perhaps has chosen a lifestyle different from our own?
i was reminded of a thought...[damaged] but still deliverable.
have you ever felt like you were [damaged] and someone came along and thought you were just perfect for them?
32 comments:
No but I've thought I was perfect and someone came along who thought I was damaged! Is that the same thing?
yes my husband.
I've bought a lot of broken stuff that I eventually fixed or left as is. sometimes it's the flawed stuff that has more character.
when i was married and divorced within 7 months, I was pretty sure I fell into the damaged category. I thought if maybe I shined myself up like a pretty penny then I would find someone new. Instead, I learned how to let my inner beauty grow and I found (without looking very hard) a man that loved this old penny just the way it was. Damaged and all. Love this layered post my friend. xoxo
Absolutely and now I'm Mrs. That Somebody. =)
We're all damaged in one way or another--right?
I actually like things and people that are flawed. I love your frame from TJMaxx and it looks fabulous with your darling niece and nephew in it!
yes. absolutely.
2010 showed me how limitless i could be in life and love. met some really special people (esp one in particular) that changed the way i view myself. top that with a steady yoga practice and i've been transformed.
in yoga my teachers always say that you will never achieve perfection....that you're supposed to bend and flex the way you are supposed to in that moment. it's called yoga practice, not 'yoga perfect' and I think we can all apply that to life in general.
So I guess 'damaged' is relative....great post mr!
You put that so well, It is becouse you can see the pottential in everything :) (As Do I) XX Samantha
Love the analogy and the frame.
I truly believe we all are in some form or fashion (nobody's perfect, right?). But, what we fail to remember is just that and place judgement on others. Great post, and I love the frame. Adorable photo of your niece and nephew!
I often pick up damaged things at shops or even on the streets of NYC. I'm always looking for unusual interesting pieces that tell a story for my flower shop window displays. Nothing tells a story like something less than perfect. Agree with your comment about how we can dismiss people as well. At my church, I have developed deep friendships with people I know at a different time of my life I might never have become friends with.
Great post and reflection! Happened to me about 6 months ago. My entire life I thought I was the tops, till it all came crashing down (due to my very own brokenness). Never before have i ever felt so worthless, so broken, so empty. And it was there, then, in that moment, that someone did place me into their proverbial shopping cart...it was then, that I learned...someone DID want me..and had purchased my brokenness...and desired my tattered edges and broken pieces...and it's the best thing that's ever happened to me.
Great post. I always look for damaged pieces even when it's not in the clearance section. I'll approach the salesperson and point out the flaws, many times getting a discount for doing so. Never hurts to ask!
And yes. Your analogy kind of reminds me of the redemption of Jesus Christ. Happy Easter!
Great post, I often do not look at damaged items from this perspective.
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As long as its cheap, but still salvageable, I will buy it. If I cant use it as-is (like you did)...maybe I could use pieces of it for other projects. This frame was perfect for your neice & nephew's pic!
Prissy
I actually think that is why I like damaged goods because I feel like I am myself and I want people to give me a second thought as opposed to just discard me. My husband totally disagrees with my assessment of myself. But nonetheless everything in my eyes has potential!! Great Post!
Nice writing -- I have a tendency to always go for the broken things in my never ending quest to help people, things or whatever it is!! The frame is perfect.
Lovely. You have elevated what could've been just another "Look what I found!" decorater post to something with great merit.
Nothing caulk ,glue , mulch or lipgloss can't fix :)))
Oh and a can of spray paint, no such thing as unfixable damage;)
Frame is great and wonderful price. But that green lamp now that was not a thrift store item or was it?
I quite like buying imperfect stuff as then I know I will never get annoyed if either myself or the kids scratch/break it! I am always telling my kids that nobody is perfect and that's as it should be.
well said
I always feel I have to give the damaged items a home.
-ella
ATX
Food for thought...your post made me smile!
I love that you found beauty in a damaged item..You Rock !!
Stella
Oh Absolutely!!
Beautiful post! You have such a good eye!
Kelle
xx
Sometimes, I like to think things are "worn with patina" rather than damaged (unless it is my very uncomfortable desk chair). You make such an excellent point judging people. I am guilty sometimes and I hear myself say "Why judge?" It all beautiful if you see it that way.
Your niece and nephew are darling, by the way and I love TJ Maxx.
This post touched me.
Oh, what a sweet post! Love that you bought that and gave it a nice home ;)
Love it! I'm a clearance girl myself :)
Loved this!
Aw, great post. Love the mix of design and deep thoughts. We are all damaged in some way. I'm ever so thankful that despite that, some are able to find value.
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