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Accepting imperfections from "summary" of Wild by Cheryl Strayed
In the wilderness, I learned to accept imperfections. It was not an easy lesson to learn, but one that was essential for my survival. I had always strived for perfection, holding myself to impossibly high standards. But out in the wild, I quickly realized that I was far from perfect. I made mistakes, I stumbled, I faltered. And yet, I had to keep going. I had to keep moving forward, despite my imperfections. Accepting imperfections meant letting go of my need for control. I couldn't control the weather, the terrain, or the wildlife around me. All I could control was how I reacted to these challenges. I had to learn to adapt, to be flexible, to go with the flow. I had to let go of my need for everything to be just right, and instead embrace the chaos and unpredictability of the wilderness. In accepting imperfections, I also learned to be kinder to myself. I had always been my own harshest critic, never cutting myself any slack. But out in the wild, I had to be gentle with myself. I had to forgive myself for my mistakes, for my shortcomings. I had to treat myself with the same compassion and understanding that I would offer to a friend in need. Accepting imperfections meant embracing vulnerability. It meant being open about my fears, my doubts, my insecurities. It meant being willing to ask for help when I needed it, to lean on others for support. It meant being willing to show my true self, flaws and all, and trust that I would be accepted and loved for who I was. In the wilderness, I learned that imperfections are not something to be feared or avoided, but something to be embraced and celebrated. They are what make us human, what make us unique, what make us whole. Accepting imperfections is not about settling for less, but about acknowledging that perfection is an impossible standard. It is about finding beauty in the messiness of life, and learning to love ourselves, flaws and all.
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