Monday, February 22, 2010

Nugget of Wisdom: The Significance of Scars

I still have a scar under my lip from a childhood accident.  I used to let my facial hair grow over it to hide it, because I didn't want people to see my scar.  As I matured, I realized that the scar that I once wanted to hide was better than the pain of an open wound.  I've been hurt many times, but my life changed when I learned to stop being wounded and accept the scar.

Many of us, due to familiarity, would rather maintain old wounds than receive new scars.  We will stay in situations where we are wounded repeatedly instead of walking away so the scar can form.  A scar may not be attractive but at least it signifies closure.  So, thank God for scars!  They are indicators of your ability to survive and move on.

Scarred,

Byron Jamal
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  1. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2010 at 12:08 PM

    Can a scar be re opened, if it means healing the original cut that was made?

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  2. Byron JamalFebruary 22, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    I'm pretty certain a scar "can" be reopened if absolutely necessary; however, I don't claim to be anyone's surgeon.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    this is powerful can u give examples of when it is necessary to reopen a scar please

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  4. Byron JamalFebruary 22, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    While reopening scars is the exact opposite of this message, I can see a scar needing to be reopened for someone adopted reuniting with a parent or a parent with a wayward child. I hope this helps. Be blessed.

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