The Imperfection of Others Makes Us Better

“Without the imperfection of others, we are unable to see our own flaws; we are unable to search ourselves and see our own weaknesses; we are unable to find and embrace our own strengths.” –From the book, Life, Love, & Inspiration, by Delina Cummings 

Some of us are driven towards perfection--a virtue which really does not exist. The need to be perfect in all that we do and in all that those around us do may be so strong that we become what is called "perfectionists." 

Whenever we encounter people who test our need for perfection because they are everything but perfectionists, it is easy to become frustrated. 

On the brighter side, however, we need people’s imperfection to help show us our own imperfection. We are everything but flawless. We are weak and flawed just like anyone else. Our strive for perfection just provides an illusion, making us believe that our lives are perfect.

 

When we encounter people who do not live up to our high standards, it should provide an opportunity for us to search ourselves to determine if we are asking for too much. This can help us discover our own weaknesses. Once we discover them, we can now become conscious of our own strengths.

It is in the discovery of our own strengths that we are able to work on becoming better versions of ourselves and let go of the need for perfection in us, and in others.

Copyright@Delina Cummings 2015