I hope these thoughts give you something to ponder while you enjoy your morning beverage. As you go about your day, I invite you to take some time to reflect on your observations. Consider if there’s anything you can do to enhance your life, such as looking into the mirror and appreciating yourself. You may also find a way to make the world more beautiful with a simple act of kindness, like holding the door open without expecting a thank you. You may also want to consider if you have a gift to share with the world. Perhaps you have some untapped talent you may regret wasting, as we sometimes do with unused towels or our good china. I hope you find them enjoyable and return for more tomorrow.
Perfection
Perfection: In a word, Impossible
Most of us strive for perfection. We want to be perfect in life or make our homes perfect. And also have the ideal family and job. We may even believe we have achieved this perfection, but have we?
It is important to remember that perfection is subjective and can vary from person to person. Even if you believe you have achieved perfection, someone else may see flaws you had not considered.
Observations of others and the fact that life is constantly changing prove that perfection is fleeting. Things that once seemed flawless can become imperfect. Jobs, relationships, and even our homes can become less than ideal over time.
It is natural to strive for perfection, but it is also important to realize that it is impossible to maintain it indefinitely. Ultimately, we need not be perfect to be happy or successful. My father’s wife likes to say, “She is a recovering perfectionist,” and I love that. I have tried to adopt the same attitude, but I am not perfect in my recovery. I beat myself up when I let the house go because I no longer have my ideal body.
No, we do not need to be perfect. We cannot always be happy or positive. All we can do is our best every day and forgive ourselves when we falter. To be truly happy, we must balance our lives with temporary perfection and imperfection.
Today’s challenge:
Strive to recover from perfection.
Leave a Reply