Broken Or Not | 9.

In the same way, human character is often forged in the moments when we feel most broken. Adversity forces us to re-evaluate our foundations and rebuild. A person who has faced "brokenness" often possesses a level of empathy and depth that someone who has lived an untouched life may never develop. A Matter of Perspective

Culturally, we are taught to hide our cracks. Whether it is a literal object or a metaphorical mental state, "broken" implies that something no longer functions as intended. In a consumerist society, broken things are discarded and replaced. This mindset often bleeds into how we view ourselves; we feel that if we are struggling or "cracked" by life's pressures, we are less valuable. The Beauty of the Fracture 9. Broken or Not

Whether something is "broken or not" is often a matter of perspective. A seed must "break" open to allow a tree to grow. A muscle must suffer "micro-tears" during exercise to become stronger. In these instances, the break is not an end, but a necessary catalyst for a new beginning. In the same way, human character is often