Letting Go of Perfection

  [View Online]( INSPIRATION [Letting Go of Perfection]( Life becomes much more interesting once we let go of our quest for perfection and aspire for imperfection instead. It is good to remember that one of our goals in life is to not be perfect. We often lose track of this aspiration. When we make mistakes, we think that we are failing or not measuring up. But if life is about experimenting, experiencing, and learning, then to be imperfect is a prerequisite. Life becomes much more interesting once we let go of our quest for perfection and aspire for imperfection instead. This doesn’t mean that we don’t strive to be our best. We simply accept that there is no such thing as perfection — especially in life. All living things are in a ceaseless state of movement. Even as you read this, your hair is growing, your cells are dying and being reborn, and your blood is moving through your veins. Your life changes more than it stays the same. Perfection may happen in a moment, but it will not last because it is an impermanent state. Trying to hold on to perfection or forcing it to happen causes frustration and unhappiness. In spite of this, many of us are in the habit of trying to be perfect. One way to nudge ourselves out of this tendency is to look at our lives and notice that no one is judging us to see whether or not we are perfect. Sometimes, perfectionism is a holdover from our childhood — an ideal we inherited from a demanding parent. We are adults now, and we can choose to let go of the need to perform for someone else’s approval. Similarly, we can choose to experience the universe as a loving place where we are free to be imperfect. Once we realize this, we can begin to take ourselves less seriously and have more fun. Imperfection is inherent to being human. By embracing your imperfections, you embrace yourself. Did you like this Inspiration? ❁ Did you miss yesterday's inspiration? Click [here]( to view them all. ♥ Love this inspiration? Share with a friend](   DailyOM Course Spotlight [Sneaky Ways You Sabotage Yourself]( By Dr. Terri Apter In this course, New York Times bestselling author and personal transformation teacher Debbie Ford shares how we can break free from the subtle, sneaky ways we sabotage ourselves and finally achieve what we truly desire. Whether you’re dealing with unhealthy behaviors or limiting thought patterns, you’ll learn how to create the success and joy that you genuinely want in your life, starting today. [Learn More]( New Courses - [Gentle Yoga to Rebuild Strength and Flexibility]( - [Metabolism Reset: Stop Storing Fat and Repair Your Health]( - [Uncoupling Without Emotional Damage]( - [Increase Your Muscle Tone After 40 for Women]( - [Fix It With Food: Heal Your Body]( Recommended For You [Way of Story Writing Course]( [Learn More]( [Inspired Living Over 40]( [Learn More]( [Sacred Beekeeping Secrets]( [Learn More]( [Speak With Purpose, Not Impulse]( [Learn More]( [Overcoming Imposter Syndrome]( [Learn More]( [The ROAR Manifesto for Midlife Awakening]( [Learn More]( Top 10 Courses 1. [The Vagus Nerve Miracle]( 2. [Anti-Aging Face Yoga]( 3. [Holistic Vagus Nerve Stretches for Immediate Relief]( 4. [A Vagus Nerve Belly Bloat Rescue]( 5. [Gentle Yoga to Rebuild Strength and Flexibility]( 6. [The 10-Minute Method to Naturally Tighten Your Face]( 7. [The Feldenkrais Way to Heal the Body]( 8. [Somatic Exercises to Relax and Release]( 9. [The Science of Medical Intuition]( 10. [Transverse Abs Workout for Instant Relief]( Explore 350+ Courses There's something for everyone. What do you want to learn today? [Browse by Topic]( [DailyOM Logo](   [Facebook]( [Instagram]( [Pinterest]( [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you're subscribed to DailyOM. You are registered with {EMAIL}. [Inspirations]( | [Courses]( | [Horoscopes]( [Remove me from this list]( | [Help/FAQ]( Copyright © 2024 [Everyday Health, Inc.]( All rights reserved. DailyOM is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. 114 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10011 Subject to our [terms of service]( and [privacy policy](.