The imperfections should not be hidden or sanded away. They were what made this desk unique from every other desk. As I began to sand down the wood, I noticed that the uneven knots and rough wood grain were quite beautiful. Unlike previous woodworking projects, I decided to use scrap wood from my Dad’s workshop. I wanted to tap into the creative self I possessed. The purpose of this desk would be to function as a workbench for artistic projects. They were ones I had not considered.įor example, a year ago, I set out to make a desk for myself. I made that part of my daily mantra. However, I applied this mantra to such an extent that it resulted in unforeseen consequences. We all strive to become better versions of ourselves. I am brave enough to embrace my imperfections However, I learned two years ago that this was not at all the case. I thought I had been through all the heavy lifting on the road to recovery. Over the years I have had time to heal, physically, mentally and emotionally.

The immediate effects were bad enough, but it was the long-lasting permanent effects that had a profound impact on my daily life.

Now that you have done that, what do you come up with when you combine the two words?Įight years ago, I fell from a ladder and fractured my skull. When you read the words “brave enough” what comes to your mind? Take a moment to consider how you would describe the words “brave” and “enough.” Like me, you may turn to the infamous Google search engine for the definition.

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