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What does it mean?
The speaker suggests that flaws allow positivity to enter a person.
In plain terms
He says broken parts of us let in good things like light.
What can you take from it?
Flaws can be opportunities for growth.

Where it applies

  • self-forgiveness
  • encouraging others
  • mental health

Putting it to work

  • embracing flaws
  • finding hope

Questions to consider

  • What do your cracks show?
  • Can brokenness lead to healing?

Another view

It assumes flaws always lead to positive outcomes.

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