Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful

Perfection, at least in the conventional sense of the word, does not exist. To achieve a full and happy life, understanding that things do not have to be just the way we want is very important. We reflect a little on this below.

People tend to be very demanding with life and even with ourselves.. We set guidelines, objectives and multiple dreams to fulfill. And of course, all of this is not only good, but necessary. We all need short and long term projects to be able to fulfill to take pride in ourselves, to acquire personal abilities and skills.

Now, sometimes, those who set high expectations run the risk of not delighting in everyday triumphs, the most humble ones that only simple people can appreciate: such as affection, friendship, tranquility…

Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be wonderful. We know it’s something easy to say, but… Are you one of those who already know it? Or are you still trying to achieve that long-awaited perfection? Don’t worry, from our space we invite you to reflect on it.

The seekers of everyday perfection

Being demanding and seeking perfection in everything we do is often the other side of a coin. Demand makes us develop multiple capacities, but at the same time, Those who apply high self-demands rarely feel satisfied.

In reality, perfection is nothing more than a chimera, an intangible aspiration. There are no perfect lives without ups and downs. Existence is a carousel of intense emotions where the ticket has only one objective: to learn every day of our lives.

Sometimes, we hear many of those around us complain in a sad lament with that of “it’s that everything bad happens to me, “it’s that everything goes well for others and I’m always on the wrong path”…. These types of verbalizations and thoughts have always existed and always will exist. Now, before falling into this type of behavior, we must take the following into account:

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Happiness is not in perfection. No one is guaranteed absolute happiness just because they are rich, attractive or in good health.Life is measured in moments, and above all, in our ability to be open to realityto opportunity, to the magic of the simplest details that surround us and to optimism.

They rejected me from that job I dreamed of so much. Should I martyr myself thinking that I am worthless, that life is determined to turn its back on me? Not at all, I am aware that when one door closes, 6 doors open, and I will fight for all of them.

Whoever aspires to a perfect life climbs to a peak to try to reach the universe, while every day they miss out on the wonders that happen at their feet. There is another aspect that we must take into account: Those who live in self-demand, fighting to have a perfect life, also drag others to fulfill said objective.The person who aspires to achieve a perfect life usually sets such a high bar for everyone around them that what they actually end up generating is great unhappiness.

Life is wonderful for those who let themselves go, for those who know how to appreciate

And you… Do you know how to appreciate all the wonders that surround you on a daily basis? Sometimes, it is difficult for us due to rush, worries, that inner noise that prevents us from seeing the magic of life.

Life is not perfect, it is true, and it does not always bring us what we want, but sometimes it is capable of offering us what we truly deserve: authentic love, the warmth of your loved ones, the admiration of those who truly love you.

Not everyone is capable of discovering or appreciating the most authentic essence of everyday life.:

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That light that happens every morning for everyone equally. The rumor of a family, yours, getting up to have breakfast with you in harmony and tranquility.A complicit hand that caresses youThe mischievous smile of your childrenA subway that is late and that allows you to read a few more pages of that bookThat health that allows you to come and go, run, sleep, swim, love…That weekend nap on the couch with your petThe smell of wet earth after the stormThe languid sunset on a quiet beach

Life is moments that are part of everyday life with subtle serenity. It is its own language that has its own rhythm and that not everyone knows how to appreciate, because there are those who go against the current, in too much of a hurry, with their hearts out of tune and their minds in an uproar.

Life is wonderful without needing to be perfectbecause what is perfect lacks error or misunderstanding, and then there is no learning.

Existence is sometimes a harsh teacher, and there is its greatness, and also its madness, there its chaos and its pleasures, those that we must live against the grain without seeking perfection, only the moments to enjoy with the maximum of our strength.

Image courtesy: Pascal Campion, Nancy Zhang