Everything Has Cracks, And That's Where The Light Comes Through
Hi, my name is Emily and I'm 10 years old. Today I want to tell you about something I learned that completely changed how I look at the world. It's a quote that says "There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in." At first I didn't really understand what it meant. But then my teacher explained it to me, and it made so much sense!
She told us the quote is from a famous singer named Leonard Cohen. He was trying to say that nothing in this world is perfect. Everything has flaws and imperfections - kind of like little cracks. But those cracks aren't always a bad thing. They let light in and allow us to see the beauty inside, even if it's not obvious from the outside.
I started thinking about that quote a lot after our class discussion. I looked around and realized my teacher was absolutely right - everything really does have cracks! Like the crayon I was using had a little crack along the side from when I dropped it. And the whiteboar
d had some scratches across it from being used so much. Even my favorite teddy bear was a little worn on one ear from me hugging it every night.
At first, I felt kind of sad noticing all those cracks and flaws everywhere. I thought things were supposed to be shiny and brand new all the time. But then I remembered what the quote said - that the cracks let the light in. And I realized that's what makes things special and beautiful in their own way.
Like my teddy bear for example. Sure, his ear is a little worn out. But that's because I love him so much and he's been my best friend for as long as I can remember. All the times we've snuggled and all the adventures we've been on together are what caused that little crack. And you know what? I wouldn't want it any other way. That crack just shows how much happiness and love he's brought into my life over the years.
Or take my grandma's old cooking pot that she lets me stir the soup in sometimes. It's really beaten up with dents all over and the color is fading. But those dents and that faded color represent hundreds of delicious meals she's made for our family using that very same
pot. All the time, effort and love she's put into feeding us over the years is what made it look so "cracked." But to me, it's the most beautiful pot in the world because of what it symbolizes.
I started noticing cracks everywhere after learning about that quote - in the concrete sidewalk, on tree branches, even in my mom and dad's faces when they smiled really big. At first glances, those cracks might seem like flaws or imperfections. But when you take a closer look, you realize they're just letting the light shine through in their own special way.
The cracks in the sidewalk show all the steps that have been taken on that path over the years by so many people. The cracks on the tree branches are proof of how strong they've had to be to weather all the storms that have come through. And the cracks in my parents' smiling faces are a reminder of all the years of laughter, joy and happy memories we've shared together as a family.
Instead of seeing those cracks as flaws, I now see them as signs of life being lived to the fullest. They represent experiences, memories, and all the little moments that make someth
ing meaningful and one-of-a-kind. Sure, a brand new sidewalk might seem perfect and smooth. But I'd way rather walk down the cracked one every time because those cracks have a million stories to tell.
My teacher was absolutely right - nothing is perfect. But that's okay, because cracks and flaws are what allow the true beauty and light to shine through. I think the world would be an awfully boring place if everything was shiny, smooth and brand new all the time with no cracks at all. Those cracks add character. They add history. They turn the ordinary into the extraordinary if you just take a moment to appreciate them.
That quote has honestly changed how I see everything around me now. Instead of focusing on the obvious flaws, I try to look for the light and stories those cracks represent. Like how the big crack in our kitchen wall reminds me of the time my brother got a little too excited playing indoor basketball. Or how the scuffs on my shoes show all the running around and adventures I've been on at recess this year.
I've even started to appreciate my own "cracks" more, like the tiny scratch on my foreheaall i want is everything
d from when I fell off the swing set last summer. Instead of being embarrassed by it, I now think of it as a badge of honor that proves how brave I was in trying to swing super high! My cracks and flaws aren't things to be ashamed of. They're proof that I'm living my life to the fullest and making amazing memories along the way.
The more I look around, the more I see cracks everywhere I go. On the school desks, in the pages of my favorite books, even in the whiskers on my cat's face. But those cracks no longer disappoint me or make me think something is ruined or imperfect. Instead, they make me smile because I know that's where the true light, beauty and stories of this world get to shine through.
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