To My Fellow Perfectionists:
It's okay not to be perfect. Sometimes we fall into this trap where everything needs to be orderly to feel content, and when it's not, we begin to fret. It took me far too long to realize that life will never be perfect. The word 'perfect' in itself is merely a definition that can never be achieved, no matter how much we strive for the unattainable subjectivity.
Recently, through my journey to perfection, I feared failure. Yet, as I learned, failure is inevitable. Even when you avoid it, failure finds a way to creep behind you, like a shadow in the dark. In fact, failure should be accepted--welcomed with open arms. Because sometimes, failure is the only avenue to find the happiness often hidden and masked behind the idea of perfection.
As cliche as it sounds, failure is a part of life; so why try to avoid it when perfection is simply impossible? The point is, don't run from failure. If failure happens, embrace it. Try again. Look at life through a different lens. Try living life with imperfection. Of course, don't set out for failure, but know it exists and don't let it beat you down. Because, believe it or not, accepting failure is far more easier than trying to struggle against its cruel grip.
Learn to laugh when life pushes you on the ground. Then get back up with a determined grin and try again. Give it your all, and know that "perfect" is truly overrated.
Know your limits, explore past them, but don't completely wander into someone else's stratosphere of ability and forget your own sense of individuality.
Don't adhere to norms or expectations; discover your own and make yourself happy because it's time to delete the idea of making everyone else happy before yourself.
Embrace the imperfections today and everyday.
