However, as of thirty minutes ago, math has taught me something that is truly life-changing - there is always an answer. While mulling over this, I applied it to a difficult 'problem' I've been facing recently - insecurity. I realized what has kept me from solving it is that I haven't defined my problem yet. As math teaches, you must have an equation before you can solve for the variable.
So I came up with an equation - 'insecurity, (n.)- the product of one's refusal to accept their flaws multiplied by their disregard to recognize their talents, assets, and/or abilities'
Many people say insecurity is the opposite of loving yourself. I disagree. Kinda. You have to cancel out both issues in the equation to solve for the variable - insecurity. Not only must we recognize our 'talents, assets, and/or abilities,' but we must also accept our flaws. Conquering only one part either leaves us with fake feelings of mediocrity or perfection, which both end in a downfall. Why is this? Because they are both wrong answers. Yes, insecurity is helped by loving ourselves; but it's cured by accepting our flaws as well.
Thirty minutes ago, I never thought math would give me an answer to real-life problems, especially my own. However, if there's one thing math teaches us, it is this: for every problem, there is always a solution.
"The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple. ~S. Gudder"
