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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 wi...
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