And Beast? Never forget, mutant and proud!
This was one of the stand-out dialogues in the latest X-Men movie, a dialogue by Raven (Mystique) directed to Hank (Beast). What to Raven was initially an imperfection, something to get rid of or change, she has already learned to accept (with Magneto’s help), and she was trying to convince Hank to do the same. This was the point of freedom for her.
I love the way that dialogue is used in the movie, and the way it speaks to almost anyone of us – those who are struggling to accept their imperfections.
There are certain imperfections about ourselves that we can’t change, but many of us still insist on changing these things. In the process of failing to do so, we become locked up in a mindset that is focused on covering up or hiding or camouflaging such imperfections, and we lose the opportunity to shine and miss out on the opportunity to reach our maximum potential.
Our imperfections make us unique. They distinguish us from the rest. They are part of our beauty.
