I was shopping at Sharper Image (you can tell this was awhile ago) and I was purchasing an Ionic Breeze. I placed it on the counter and the woman asked me if I wanted another one for 50% off. I said of course, and grabbed for a box that was sitting on the ground by the register.

The one stopped me, looked me in the eye and said, “You do not want that one. It is DAMAGED!”

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We are all damaged aren’t we? We have all had life experiences which have molded us to who we are now. These experience enrich our lives and sometimes they damage our lives. It is just a part of life.

It is time to own that we are damaged.

Some many times we try to hide our hurts, fears and weaknesses. We know they are not the best of us so we push them away. Pretend they are not there and try to razzle dazzle the world with anything that will distract them away from our damaged parts.

Why do we have to hide any part of who we are? Instead why not be upfront about it?

I have been hurt in love, friendships and working relationships. These experiences have caused me to question certain situations, to put up walls and even avoid situations that could end the same way. Is this helping me?

1. I have to admit who I am. The real me. I told Justin that I was hurt before and have trust issues with money. I am a very giving person but was burnt pretty bad once when it came to money. Ever since than, I am careful.

This is my problem and it is something I am working on BUT, it also allows Justin to see I am aware of it and gives him the background on my reactions, questions and past experiences.

2. I have to work on it. It is not an excuse because of one bad experience to now take it out on the world. You learn from this experience, you share your experience and you grow from this experience.

If I kept this hidden, it would become something that would eat at me. Something that would lash out at others and confuse them on my behavior. It could even drive people away because I am not willing to make changes to move forward.

Yes, I am damaged. Your damaged. We are all damaged. It is the point that we own it and we are working on it that makes the differences in who we are and who we become. Damaged doesn’t mean we are not worth anything. It just means we have been mistreated and it takes time for us to heal.

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I looked at the item at Sharper Image and realized it was damaged with a bent box corner.

I opened the box to see nothing was ruined on the inside. It was perfect. It was just beat up through the wear and tear of travel, shipping, being in the store, not taken care of, rough handled, and being pushed aside.

I told the woman, I would take this one. It was perfect.

She said, “I wouldn’t say perfect because it is still a little damaged.”

I said, “I know. Aren’t we all?”

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