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"The concept of perfection is no flawless or ripped from a magazine. It's happiness. Happiness with all its messiness and not-quite-thereness. It's knowing that life is short, and the moments we choose to fill our cup with should be purposeful and rich. That we should be present for life, drink deeply. And that's perfection." -Kelle Hampton, Bloom
I'm trying to let go of holding myself to a standard of perfection. When you expect perfection out of yourself, then all you do is fail and fail and fail. It isn't possible to be perfect in every area of my life. I would never tell anyone else to try to achieve that. Why do I expect that of myself?
The other day I was struggling with having peace and contentment. That's the best way that I can describe it. I just felt overwhelmed and unsatisfied. I made a long list of all of the things that I was struggling with and after making the list I felt so much better. My house doesn't have to be perfect, I don't have to be the best at anything, and I'm still ok.
Life is messy and imperfect and I need to remind myself, that is what makes it beautiful.
The lord is the author of your story and he wants it to be an adventure...ups, downs and all the in betweens. Embrace the adventure...like you would enjoy a good book...enjoy your good life.
ReplyDeleteYou are so right, my sweet friend. We just have to focus on our blessings, right? :)
DeleteBeautifuly put. I don't know whether it's because we are women but I find it hard not to have a double standard. It's fine for everyone else to be less than perfect but it's not ok for me not to be perfect. Kinda hard to live up to my own expectations. I love your outlook on life. You have a beautiful heart and it shows!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your sweet and encouraging words! I totally agree- I have standards for myself that I would never have for someone else. Need to change that... :)
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ReplyDeletei feel you sister! i have been the same lately... but i am taking things slower this week, or at least trying to.
LOVE YOU!!
This post resonated with me, but more on the front of being present in life. Thanks for sharing from Kelly Hampton's book. It is on my nightstand, next to read.
ReplyDeleteIt is incredible how this community of women who blog have become such an encouragement to so many.
the more imperfect a person and the more honest they are about it, the more I love them. you are SO my people. xoxo
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