In movies, scars are often the key to determine who the bad guy is. Think Freddy Krueger in Nightmare on Elm Street or even "Scar" in the Lion King. In real life, even good guys can have scars and it's rare to meet an adult that doesn't have at least one scar. I have scars on my chin, back, knees, hands, arms and even my chest. I sound like a crash test dummy, but I have been busy living. I was embarrassed about my scars when I was a kid. In fact, I wouldn't go swimming in the pool without a shirt since I thought people would get grossed out by the scar on my chest.
As an adult, my perspective on scars have changed. I believe that you should be proud of your scars. On a physical level, it may share your daring nature or some other aspect of your personality. For me, I was riding a bike without training wheels when I wasn't ready at age 5. That was an exhilarating 15 seconds before I hit a bump in the sidewalk and went flying head first over the handlebars a cut open my chin on the pavement. Those six stitches were the first, but they definitely weren't the last.
Scars show an experience in your life that is part of your unique story. A scar is only a reminder of where you have been, it doesn't signify where you are now or where you are going. We are all in charge of our future and changes are always happening. We are faced with new wounds, which will later become new scars. Plus, scars make for great conversation.
My New Mantra: "I've lived and I have the scars to prove it"
Wishing You Wealth
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