Too often in life we think that we have to be perfect, and perfect all the time to win. We are programed to think that we need perfect teeth, perfect skin, perfect hair and a perfect body. Often this programing starts at a very young age when teachers encourage us to have perfect spelling, to have perfect penmanship, to write perfect papers and to get perfect scores. As we grow older, we are told that the perfect life consists of the perfect spouse, the perfect house and the perfect kids.
With all these perfect ideals strangling us, it's a wonderment that we get out of bed each morning, at the risk of exposing our innate imperfections.
The tyranny of perfection strangles too many from trying. Many quit trying in life because they are too afraid to make mistakes. They fail to break away from the stranglehold of perfection.
Liberation comes from realizing that you have to make mistakes to live and learn. We learn and grow from our mistakes. Always stretch yourself to be the best, not perfect. Listen to your own inner voice. Your personal best lies within you. Push yourself a little harder today to make tomorrow better than yesterday.
Last, I'm always open to connecting with kindred spirits and to imbibing disparate ideas. If you are close by, let's meet up for coffee or tea, swap stories, and share common interests. If you're around the world, we can be pen pals. Feel free to drop me an email. I respond to all emails within 36 hours.
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