Imperfect

We all strive to get things done with perfection. That's a good thing, but is imperfection a bad thing? You could argue that it's not a question of being good or bad, but simply the way we are and we have to accept it.

There's a sentence I remember often.

"Nobody is perfect, but who wants to be a nobody?"

Even the Bible in Matthew 5, 48 says "be perfect...", but what comes next is important, "...as your Heavenly Father is perfect." How is God perfect? In every way? Yes. So we are called to be perfect in every way as well. But is such thing possible? What does it mean, exactly, to "be perfect"?

In order to do something in a perfect way, someone has to define what perfect means. For some a perfect rice implies heating water and rice together until it boils, then leave it for 15 min in low heat. For others, it might be different. Thus, is perfection dependent on taste? It shouldn't. Right?

In constructal theory, we would say that perfection is very much like the less imperfect possible. I think this is probably to most correct way of looking at things.

We shouldn't be afraid of being imperfect. Imperfection is a driver of perfection. Only when we recognize we can do better, we actually strive for it. Otherwise, if we already think we're the best in what we do, where's the motivation to improve?

Constructal theory also arrives at the conclusion that a system tends to distribute its imperfections. I call this living a balanced life. We're able to do a lot of things, even when we have more talent for only a few, but it's not difficult to admire those who are able to do a bit of everything. We actually think they're gifted... at least that's what I think... but why am I reflecting on imperfection in such an imperfect way?

We all have dreams of making things in our lives that matter. Draw a memorable painting, write an inspiring book, compose a beautiful song, climb a mountain, be a great speaker changing people's lives, who knows what!?

For dreams to come true we need to work hard.

Why? Because we're imperfect, right?

Besides, where's the fun in being easy to fulfill your dreams?

I published a book in August and I know it's not a perfect book because I'm not perfect in my understanding of the world. And when I realized there's still no reviews, despite offering the book for free to so many people, I wondered if... people like me, not the book, so... it's better to omit my opinion than write a bad review making him feel sad. Well... maybe this is only my inner critic thinking and people actually don't have time to read, even if they joyfully accepted the offer. All these thoughts are normal from what I've been reading about the struggles, fears and anxieties authors go through when publishing their books. I recently offered my book to a couple of agnostic friends and started having thoughts like "what is going to be their reaction? Will they like it? I know it's not a perfect book... I'm imperfect." And that's when an idea came to me.

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Maybe our perfection

is imperfection!

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Experiencing imperfection makes us constantly live with an open mind and heart. Otherwise, it will be difficult to accept the other's critique and draw strength from it to improve with time. Therefore, don't worry if people consider what you do filled with imperfections. Just continue striving to become perfect because you are, and always will be, imperfect.