Scarring: A Part of Healing

Scarring: A Part of Healing

Healing is a topic that is close to my heart. With so much trouble and turmoil in the world, it is almost impossible to avoid pain, betrayal, hurt, anger, injustice and myriad other niggling vexations. This is why I believe we all need healing from physical, emotional, psychological and other pains or injuries that have been inflicted on us.
A scar is the mark left after a physical wound or injury has healed. Usually, external wounds and injuries on the skin form a scab to cover the wound while the healing process is going on. When fully healed, the surface of the wound dries up and the scab falls off. Sometimes (depending on the extent of the injury) a scar remains.
But, have we ever stopped to think why scars remain and what purpose they serve? Have we ever wondered why injuries don't just heal and leave our bodies the way they were before? Scars must serve some useful purpose right?
I believe scars reminds us that we lived through, overcame or survived an experience. Some scars fade with time while others remain. It's not how the scar looks that is important but rather the memories that come with them as a reminder and guide for the future.

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