Posted by: maxineappleby | June 12, 2008

my imperfections have never been more glaring

And that’s okay.

Everyone has flaws, weaknesses and tiny imperfections in their character. I have many. With the trend in social media it means that I participate more. And that means I am much more vulnerable. Vulnerability is not a weakness. It’s fine to be genuine, or who you really are, and that’s not a flaw either.

Often times I say things that really differs from what I actually mean. Especially in 140 characters. Not everyone can articulate themselves perfectly, but that does not mean they should be silent.

I am learning that perfection does not lead to happiness. I am learning that it really does not matter how many imperfections I try to fix, I will never be perfect.

The first message the Buddha taught was that this world is by its very nature not perfect and if it is not perfect, then we can’t expect perfection.

I have my many shortcomings.

Abraham Joshua Heschel said “only God is perfect.” – and I say, “i suck at spelling”


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