“If there is such a thing as human perfection, it seems to emerge precisely from how we handle the imperfection that is everywhere, especially our own.”
—Richard Rohr
Steve Schlafman 🐌twitter.com“If there is such a thing as human perfection, it seems to emerge precisely from how we handle the imperfection that is everywhere, especially our own.” —Richard Rohr
But our self-improvement needs to come from a place of prior acceptance and joy of discovery and growth, rather than as a condition of self-worth. No person, performance, or product is going to be perfect; as the Law of Perfection states, excellence is the best we can
Dan Millman • THE LIFE YOU WERE BORN TO LIVE:: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose
The Law of Perfection expresses the paradox that we’re perfect as we are, but not yet perfected.
Dan Millman • THE LIFE YOU WERE BORN TO LIVE:: A Guide to Finding Your Life Purpose
The only sensible path forward is to learn to accept the brokenness of human life, to develop resilience in the face of its petty cruelties, and to learn to live with yourself.