The Cracked Pot A water bearer in India had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole across his shoulders. One pot had a crack, while the other was perfect. Every day, the perfect pot delivered a full portion of water, but the cracked pot arrived only half full. For two years, the water bearer delivered only one and a half pots of water to his master's house. The perfect pot was proud, while the cracked pot felt ashamed of its imperfection, saddened that it could only accomplish half of what it was made to do. One day, the cracked pot spoke to the water bearer by the stream: "I am ashamed and must apologize. Because of my flaws, you have to do extra work." The water bearer smiled gently and replied, "Have you noticed the beautiful flowers growing along your side of the path, but not on the other pot’s side? I've always known about your flaw, so I planted flower seeds on your side. Every day, as we walk home, you water them. Without your unique imperfection, those beautiful flowers wouldn't exist."
Moral of the Story: Each of us has our own unique flaws and imperfections, but it's these very imperfections that make our lives extraordinary and our journeys beautiful. Embrace who you are; your perceived flaws may be blessings in disguise.