Some of us strive hard to make things as perfect as possible. It may not fit into another’s category of perfection, but for the striver the level needed to reach the mark is often just a hair beyond reach. Perfection therefore, is defined by that which is just outside our grasp. The life long game of setting goals that are further than reason might require be it cleaning an oven to dressing for an evening out, reinforces a depreciating self-opinion.
Here’s what can we do to change that mindset. Consider that without cracks light could not come through. Perfection truly means that nothing in the future can surpass it. That we would have nothing to accomplish or invent if something was perfect. Even the bible has been rewritten and perfected over time. Every flaw presents opportunity. Even a flawless flower arrangement, by dying, opens options for the future.
Stop seeing flaws as embarrassments; rather see them as gifts that allow us to become vital. It is only in the perfecting that life has that delicious ingredient that allows us to be alive, and central to all life is change.
How wonderfully put. I, like yourself, encourage others to celebrate their uniqueness even with their imperfections. Anchoring themselves in their self-worth and personal value, regardless of real or imagined flaws, procrastination included, and acknowledging what they have achieved seems to give them courage to go forward with courage into up to this time “uncharted” territory. A little courage and feeling good with what positive things have been achieved seems to inspire them to try for those things that have been out of reach heretofor.
In my personal consultation practice I find my clients are health conscious, “Green” aware, metaphysical, mystical and primarily professional. This collection of separate energies, often blended together, closely edit and re-edit their behaviors, victories, failures, and progress, which seems to break out of the past holding them back. They always go back over their past for a progress report.
Comment by AlexShaw — July 19, 2010 @ 2:11 am