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 embrac | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sadie Nardini It's entirely possible to look and feel great after turning 40 without dedicating an hour every day to exercising. With this 21-day course from fitness expert, Sadie Nardini, you'll be guided through a series of transformational Yoga and fitness combination workouts specifically designed to tone and strengthen your core, booty, arms, and legs in less than 20 minutes a day. You'll also receive daily inspirations, relaxing meditations, delicious recipes, and weekly restorative sequences that will keep you fit, fierce, and fabulous for many years to come. Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Exercises to Eliminate Hip and Knee Pain 2. Ending the Aftershocks of Traumatic Experiences 3. A Year of Writing to Uncover the Authentic Self 4. The 2 Week Fascia Miracle 5. Shedding Your Menopausal Middle in 10 Days 6. Pelvis Reset for Lower Back Pain 7. 5 Week Kundalini Yoga for Chakras 8. The Over 40 Complete Makeover Program 9. The Art of Intuitive Tarot 10. Strengthening Your Pelvic Floor
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