Perfection

"We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly."

That same quote works for each individual and loving themselves. We are all human. We are incapable of perfection.  Yes we can strive for it and come close, but we will always make mistakes and mess up every now and then. And everytime we do come short and do not fully succeed, we need to learn to accept that and embrace our flaws and imperfections. If other people can't seem to look past them, then you don't need those people in your life. 

"What people think about you is none of your business"

Your reputation is completely out of your hands. It is built on what other people think, and ultimately, people are going to think what they want. You cannot please everyone, but there is one person that you can absolutely please all the time, and that is yourself. Be true to who you are and accept yourself for who you are. Learn from your mistakes and move on. Forgive yourself, because God already has. It is about where you are going, not where you have been. You cannot change your past, but you can decide your future. 

Set yourself free and accept that mistakes will be made for the rest of your life. It is the way you deal with and react to those mistakes that shows who you are and your true colors. Become better each and everyday. No matter what part of life it is in, improve yourself and make goals to accomplish. You have the ability and choice to make everyday what you want. Your days and your future are in your hands.