Daily Question, February 4 Given that we are all perfectly imperfect, how can I better embrace imperfection? 33 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. Randy Clere6 years agoRandy ClereCelebrate ones fallibility! Also, there is no such thing as imperfect/perfect. That is dualistic thinking and an “inner game” of judgement. There is only being in this present moment. nothing else exists 1 Reply danette6 years agodanetteWhen it comes to myself, I haven’t figured this out. Thank you for all the reflections here that point to a different path. 0 Reply KC6 years agoKCWith a kind, gentle, open, accepting, loving presence, and compassionate curiosity. If I can embody this lense and shine it inside and out, knowing that it starts with surrender, letting go and embracing a much larger wisdom, perhaps I can better embrace imperfection as the way it is.????????… 1 Reply elizxbethe6 years agoelizxbetheForgiveness and loving myself the way I am! When I strive for perfection, I’m usually hard on myself. No one is perfect, so why be so hard on myself? Self-love, comfort, and forgiveness can heal wounds from expectations of perfection. 2 Reply Doreen Nixon6 years agoDoreen NixonThrough acceptance. Everything is perfect just as it is. Refrain from judgement and simply accept what is, in the moment. 2 Reply Hot Sauce6 years agoHot SauceI think it may be possible that our so-called "imperfections" are part of what make us perfect. As a person with ADHD, it is often hard for me to focus and remember things, but I am also able to absorb myself into a deep stream of thinking and visualization that makes it easier for me to manifest my desires. Furthermore, the fact that I know so little and am ignorant of so many things makes it more exciting to think that I always have room to grow and enjoy the adventure of learning in life. Mis... I think it may be possible that our so-called “imperfections” are part of what make us perfect. As a person with ADHD, it is often hard for me to focus and remember things, but I am also able to absorb myself into a deep stream of thinking and visualization that makes it easier for me to manifest my desires. Furthermore, the fact that I know so little and am ignorant of so many things makes it more exciting to think that I always have room to grow and enjoy the adventure of learning in life. Mistakes are a part of this journey of growth, and it is a continual process of discovery and transformation. In addition, no knowing some things and being imperfect also allows me to be grateful for the mystery that is always present in the universe. Read More2 Reply Nancy6 years agoNancyNative Americans made things imperfect purposely because the real beauty lies in imperfection. 2 Reply kathleen6 years agokathleenBy embracing imperfection we lean on our spiritual side. We are more fun to be around. We bring people together. We become more attuned to reality. The question is how can I do that better? Be open to change and to learning. Have an attitude what can I learn today? Let go of mistakes and what it could or might have been. Staying in the present moment is a safeguard. 1 Reply Elizabeth M Jones6 years agoElizabeth M JonesWhen I learn to be comfortable in my own skin, when I am comfortable with the way I look on photos, when I accept that I do not always make the right decisions, when I accept that I sometimes say the wrong thing even with the best intentions, when I can look at myself in the mirror and accept who I am then I can start to be my best self in GOD. 1 Reply Elaine6 years agoElaineWith a sense of humour! 3 Reply Sheila6 years agoSheilaI love this quote by Steve Maraboli, “when we see someone or something as imperfect, it is a reflection of our limitations not theirs”. It reminds me of how judgmental I can be! In our “imperfections”, we are all walking each other Home. Blessings???? 1 Reply Javier Visionquest6 years agoJavier VisionquestAny sense of imperfection arises from our egoistic perception that is deeply rooted in duality, the illusion that we are separate. When this moment (which is perfect!) and all that it contains fails to meet my expectation, I remind myself that this, too, is subjective; it is merely a point of view and I have a choice to hold onto rigidly and suffer, or I can soften my self to the possibilities it holds. Life is full of surprises. (Y)our higher self already exists at the next level of conscio... Any sense of imperfection arises from our egoistic perception that is deeply rooted in duality, the illusion that we are separate. When this moment (which is perfect!) and all that it contains fails to meet my expectation, I remind myself that this, too, is subjective; it is merely a point of view and I have a choice to hold onto rigidly and suffer, or I can soften my self to the possibilities it holds. Life is full of surprises. (Y)our higher self already exists at the next level of consciousness and is calling us forth. This is the idea of having a “calling”. ~Maryam Hasnaa Read More1 Reply Trevor6 years agoTrevorBy understanding there is a true state of perfection to be found by letting go. This is work that takes more than one lifetime. 1 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaI can say that I have no authentic answer to this question. What I want is a something concrete, a solid step I can take, but I find my mind on this is blank. I can show up anyway — gratefully — and learn from the wisdom of others who have stepped into the circle. 4 Reply Chester6 years agoChesterMany imperfections are not personal imperfections at all and only traits by which we compare ourselves to others - unfortunately, these traits are what we often get caught up on wanting to unnecessarily change or judge. In some of these cases, we do well to consider the puzzle pieces with many shapes and sizes, but all needed to complete the picture. Actual personal imperfections in my view need to be recognized and fully accepted, and embraced as a temporary state through which we are ... Many imperfections are not personal imperfections at all and only traits by which we compare ourselves to others – unfortunately, these traits are what we often get caught up on wanting to unnecessarily change or judge. In some of these cases, we do well to consider the puzzle pieces with many shapes and sizes, but all needed to complete the picture. Actual personal imperfections in my view need to be recognized and fully accepted, and embraced as a temporary state through which we are pushing ourselves through the help of all that is within and around us. Read More2 Reply niels6 years agonielsseriously grateful for having stumbled upon this community... One of the things that hit home to me was the Rumi poem quote - unfortunately I can’t retrieve it now, but its essence was to be a good host to any emotions that come to visit. That was a new perspective to me. If these are difficult emotions, don’t fight them or try to keep them out. I know from experience that doesn’t work :( You don’t have to be a friend to these emotions either. If they come to visit your home, be... seriously grateful for having stumbled upon this community… One of the things that hit home to me was the Rumi poem quote – unfortunately I can’t retrieve it now, but its essence was to be a good host to any emotions that come to visit. That was a new perspective to me. If these are difficult emotions, don’t fight them or try to keep them out. I know from experience that doesn’t work 🙁 You don’t have to be a friend to these emotions either. If they come to visit your home, be a good host, allow them in, pour them a hot coco, know them for what they are, take care. Just looking at it this way removes the fight mode, instead there will be consideration, time to reflect. Also the walls of self-centeredness disappear. It is not about me and my problems, it is about appreciating my fellow creatures, any and all of them. So that would be how to embrace imperfection – Rumi teaches us 🙂 Read More2 Reply KC6 years agoKCThank you Niels. Yes! Love the Rumi poem. May need to put that on my wall for awhile! ????????????… 1 Reply Amor fati6 years agoAmor fatiWith humor! 1 Reply KC6 years agoKCYes! 0 Reply Amor fati6 years agoAmor fatithis might be the Rumi you refer to: The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice. meet them at the door... this might be the Rumi you refer to: The Guest House This being human is a guest house. Every morning a new arrival. A joy, a depression, a meanness, some momentary awareness comes as an unexpected visitor. Welcome and entertain them all! Even if they are a crowd of sorrows, who violently sweep your house empty of its furniture, still, treat each guest honorably. He may be clearing you out for some new delight. The dark thought, the shame, the malice. meet them at the door laughing and invite them in. Be grateful for whatever comes. because each has been sent as a guide from beyond. — Jellaludin Rumi, translation by Coleman Barks Read More1 Reply niels6 years agonielshello Amor fati, thank you very much! that was it. Very powerful poem imo. 0 Reply Deb6 years agoDebWho is to determine what an imperfection is? Is that “who” credible? Maybe the lense we are using is warped. 3 Reply Grateful Beekeeper6 years agoGrateful BeekeeperAs the late, great Canadian poet Leonard Cohen wrote, “there is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in”. So, we celebrate our imperfections and try our best to see the light that those imperfections let in to illuminate our paths. 5 Reply Anita6 years agoAnitaAwareness of what’s deemed imperfect. Can I change this? If I can, pray and ask God for the guidance to do so. If not, acceptance of the imperfection . Noticing an imperfection in myself after a diagnosis of spastic torticollis, made me so much more compassionate to anyone who has an obvious physical challenge. My compassion has grown beyond physical to embrace most everyone with any type of challenge – emotional, mental spiritual . To wrap my heart aro...Awareness of what’s deemed imperfe... Awareness of what’s deemed imperfect. Can I change this? If I can, pray and ask God for the guidance to do so. If not, acceptance of the imperfection . Noticing an imperfection in myself after a diagnosis of spastic torticollis, made me so much more compassionate to anyone who has an obvious physical challenge. My compassion has grown beyond physical to embrace most everyone with any type of challenge – emotional, mental spiritual . To wrap my heart aro…Awareness of what’s deemed imperfect. Can I change this? If I can, pray and ask God for the guidance to do so. If not, acceptance of the imperfection . Noticing an imperfection in myself after a diagnosis of spastic torticollis, made me so much more compassionate to anyone who has an obvious physical challenge. My compassion has grown beyond physical to embrace most everyone with any type of challenge – emotional, mental spiritual . To wrap my heart around those in prayer. ???? Read More2 Reply Always Learning6 years agoAlways LearningI am releasing judgment and criticism of. myself as well as others. I am putting my inner critic on vacation. God did not ask my opinion. He gave me blessings and opportunities… even though some of them may seem like speed bumps (or mountains.) 5 Reply Sheila6 years agoSheilaThank-you for your beautiful sharing, Always Learning ! I love the sentence, “God did not ask my opinion”. You are in my thoughts and prayers for your surgery on Tuesday. Sending you light and love. May God’s peace be with you. ???? 1 Reply grateful sea6 years agograteful seaCompassion for the inner critic — instead of banishing it, putting it on vacation 🙂 I love this. It helps me to think of it this way. Thank you, Always Learning. I am sending you wishes for a good day and keeping you in prayer for your upcoming surgery. 2 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. 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