Embracing Imperfection
Discover the transformative journey from self-criticism to acceptance, exploring the impact of ego, the pursuit of perfection, and the power of human connection.
Some days, it feels as if the world around me fades away, and I am left alone with my thoughts; it is during these moments that I’ve had a melancholic awakening about how my egotism and the impossibly high standards that I have set for myself have shaped how I see my place in the world.
My journey has been gripped by a cold pride bound together with deep, unexpected crevasses of self-doubt. My vanity constantly pushed me towards an ideal, a final accomplishment always out of reach. This pursuit of perfection often has me gazing into the mirror with furious discontent for the humans I see that borders genuine hatred.
This flaming hot emotion was not a grievance with my shortcomings. It was a lens through which I viewed the world around me, colouring my perception of how others saw me. In my mind, the hateful gaze I turned on myself was not my own; instead, it reflected the judgment I perceived to be cast upon me by…
