by Amanda Rudolf
I’m officially calling all avocado enthusiasts to take a deep look at the inevitable similarities that exist between the two most important things in this world: people and avocados. As crazy as it sounds, people and avocados have much more in common than the average person might expect. There’s more to avocados than their capability to add a creamy texture to your favorite toast or an amazing flavor to a simple salad. Some of the key life lessons that apply to people can also be applied to everyone’s favorite ingredient. Get ready for a life changing epiphany because it’s true; people and avocados are one and the same.
1. Coloring
People should not be judged based on their coloring — neither should avocados. Whether black, brown, or green, all avocados should be treated as equals, just like people. Similar to the many variations of skin color that exist among humans, the color of each avocado can vary based on its origin. Whether a hass, reed, or fuerte avocado, each is unique in its own way, just like humans of every race and ethnicity. You can’t judge a book by its cover, so don’t judge a person (or an avocado) based on the external appearance.
2. Bruises
Just as humans can bruise after being hurt, avocados experience occasional bruises to their interior. A bruised avocado may not be the most visually appealing, but this doesn’t mean that what’s underneath or surrounding the bruise is rotten. Just as a bruised avocado doesn’t mean the entire avocado is bad, a couple of human bruises (whether literal or figurative) along the road don’t equate to a damaged person. There’s more to both people and avocados than their blemishes.
3. Skin Imperfections
This goes with the classic saying “it’s what is on the inside that counts.” We all know the bumpy, rough brown skin of the avocado, but that’s no indication of its perfect green center. Just as a person’s skin may have imperfections such as scars, acne, or birthmarks, these features are no indication of who that person is on the inside. Imperfection is beauty, people and avocados alike.
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