I release myself from any need to strive for perfection. I know that my imperfections help to make up the unique and wonderful person that I am.
My imperfections enhance my beauty. All I have to do is look toward nature to discover the beauty in imperfection.
In a grove of colorful trees in the fall, each tree is just as beautiful as the next, although not a single leaf is the same. With zebras, each one has imperfections in its stripes, which add to its unique beauty.
I realize that those who love me do not love me for being perfect, but for being who I am – including all my imperfections. My flaws are an integral part of the total package. If I were perfect, I would be a different entity altogether.
My shortcomings enable me to grow and learn. Self-improvement brings the joy of success in knowing that I am getting better and better. If I were perfect, I would never feel this joy and I’d have nothing to aim for. I would wander aimlessly through life.
My imperfections also bring variety to my life. Because I am imperfect, I change as life goes on. I process my experiences in my own unique ways and I am a little different from one day to the next.
Today, I feel thankful for my imperfections and I look forward to the varied experiences and many blessings on my life journey.
Self-Reflection Questions:
1. How do I feel about my flaws?
2. What good things have my imperfections brought to me?
3. How can I be thankful for my flaws?
