Being perfect, (or trying to be)

Acknowledging our “littleness” in knowing we are flawed in the fullest sense of the meaning, of being broken, hollow, worn, bloodied, etc.; makes us a perfect blemish of imperfection that beautifully defines human frailty.

Perhaps our fragility is a saving grace that keeps us malleable, receptive, towards loftier beliefs that transcend our insignificance, and smallness; which allow us to embrace visions of self-development, and self-awareness that make betterment attainable, possible, lending insightful capability to recognize that:

It’s quite healthy to strive for excellence and being flawless in our intent and pursuit. How do we do this?


Quoting Terry M. Drake,
Author of Live Happily, Ever After:


“Decide we have options; Accept feedback; Self-define perfection; Choose and use what works.”

“Understand that the concept of perfection is highly subjective and that you are in control of your perception, so choose to feel good about your efforts.

Accept and incorporate feedback into your pursuit, understanding that it's a work in progress. Remain open and flexible as you continue working on your goals, even when things don't go exactly as planned. Remember to have fun!”
 
Who is to judge? We are all on different paths, with different beliefs, demographics, etc.

One of my big things (for myself and others) is punctuality and reliability. But those who don't share this value think I'm being petty or unreasonable. Who is right?

I've come to the conclusion that some things are "kid stuff." When we're children, we might be encouraged to get 100% on a test, or to perform some task perfectly. It's part of growing up. We are also judged at work.

But at some point we can leave much of that behind us and focus on other priorities -- things where perfection isn't even a consideration.
 

Yes, it's. a quote⬆️ that "keeps on going"..just heard it on a TV show..
but didn't know where it originated from..
@Nemo2 ...Thanks!.....(learned something 👍l
 
We've all lived long enough & have the luxury of being able to look at the lives we've led so far.

If were happy with how we've led our lives then that is as perfect as it gets.
 
Being perfect is a myth. Some say, god, is perfect, the rest of us are not. Everyone has some sort of faults. Many have many faults. I have many faults and admitting them makes me human.
 
Packerjohn said:
Being perfect is a myth. Some say, god, is perfect, the rest of us are not. Everyone has some sort of faults. Many have many faults. I have many faults and admitting them makes me human.
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Good man!

We're lucky too if we can avoid being blamed for things that are not our fault, (and I suppose, avoid blaming others for things that are not their fault).
 
Paladin1950 said:
Right from the start, one of my parents let me know that I'll never be perfect. So since then, I have never concerned myself with trying to be something, that I know I can never be.
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Being "perfect" depends on a person's sense of perfection. A soldier would consider perfection to be the ability to defeat and or kill the enemy faster and easier. Perfection is in the eye of the beholder. Each person, I'm sure, has a different concept of what constitutes perfection. So, one could drive themselves nuts trying to achieve Perfection in the eyes of all.

It's as your Mom told you, you can't please everybody.
 
Nemo2 said:
Lombardi Time. Vince Lombardi, who used to coach the Green Bay Packers, also produced sales motivational videos........Lombardi Time: "If you're early, you're on time - if you're on time, you're late......and, if you're late don't bother showing up".
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Nah, I don't think that was Lombardi. If so, he stole it from the vid of Hitler excoriating his officers during the D-Day mess.
 

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