Perfection is overrated.
If I’m being honest, it’s truly exhausting.
Well, the idea of it is anyway.
I can’t actually recall the last time I did something perfectly.
I’ve had many wonderful conversations with great leaders about perfection, and how desperately many of us strive for it in ar t, business, relationships or life.
In every one of those conversations we came to the agreement that not only is true perfection unattainable in most situations, but that perfection shouldn’t necessarily even be the goal. That there is beauty in the imperfect.
Personally, I love imperfection.
A lightly tattered t-shirt or sweater that fits just right.
A home that feels lived in.
A desktop that only you can find your way around.
A makeup application that leaves something a little raw.
I admire and accept the authenticity of imperfection. It feels honest and true and real.
There is nothing I find less interesting than an oddly filtered selfie, an overly retouched beauty image or a guarded conversation.
The idea of being unapologetically unfiltered feels fresh and alive.
Now, I’m not saying perfection shouldn’t be a goal sometimes. And certainly there are many things in life that need to be perfect.
What I’m saying is to give yourself permission to be a little easier on you and your quest for perfection.
Sure, hold yourself to a high standard, but not an unattainable one. Love your imperfectness. Embrace it.
Let it become a positive inspiration in your reaching for your most fulfilled self and your best, almost perfect life.
Michael DeVellis
Editor, On Makeup Magazine