“perfection is not the absence of flaws, but the ability to embrace them”
malala yousafzai
dearest muse,
perfection is a myth that silences our humanity
to be imperfect is to be alive
to feel deeply, to stumble and rise
to create beauty through becoming
at je mérite, i deserve, we believe imperfection is not something to fix, but something to honor
this week’s affirmation,
“i deserve to be imperfect, je mérite d’être imparfait,”
is a soft rebellion against the pressure to always have it together
it’s an invitation to let go, breathe, and allow yourself to simply be
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this week, we'll start with a gentle guided meditation designed to quiet the inner critic and reconnect you with compassion
breathe deeply, and imagine yourself wrapped in acceptance, flaws and all
each inhale reminds you that you are worthy now, not when you’re “better”
why perfectionism keeps you stuck (and how to move forward)
by chibs okereke meditations
next, in this great podcast, dr laurie is asking how can we stop striving for perfection and make peace with the idea that it's ok to lead messy and "half-assed" lives
how to embrace imperfection | the happiness lab
by dr laurie santos
next, a blog post, reflecting on how imperfection allows growth, creativity, and empathy to bloom
true self-worth is not built on perfection but on permission; permission to evolve, to rest, to be seen in progress
from mindfulnessalliance.org
this week, our book selection is a wonderful ya novel
in a society where perfection is paramount and unethical behavior is punished by branding a person as "flawed", our protaganist's life is turned upside down after she instinctively helps a flawed man, which makes her realize the unfairness of the system and leads to her own branding
the story explores themes of morality, justice, and rebellion against an oppressive system
by cecelia ahern
finally, to commemorate the end of spooky season, our film
and oldie about the extreme dangers of perfectionism, starring amazing women (love a good femme led horror)
a note, these are real scary movies, not somewhat scary or thrillers
starring allison williams and logan browning
when troubled musical prodigy charlotte seeks out elizabeth, the new star pupil of her former school, the encounter sends both musicians down a sinister path with shocking consequences
your ritual this week
this week’s ritual invites you to embrace softness, release self-criticism, and rediscover beauty in the undone, the unfiltered, and the honest moments that make you whole
an unraveling bath run a warm bath infused with your favorite bath bombs and light an affirmation candle; let the water carry away your self-judgment
an imperfect art practice gather simple art supplies; set a timer for 30 minutes and create without intention; no erasing, no editing; display it proudly
the rest ritual perfectionism thrives on exhaustion; so choose one evening to do absolutely nothing; turn off your phone, dim the lights, and curl up in silk loungewear with a blanket and herbal tea; no journaling, no planning, no self-improvement — simply rest
enjoy!
this week, let your imperfections be your poetry
the brushstrokes of your becoming
you are deserving not because you are flawless, but because you're authentic
you'll be hearing more from me soon
promise
tamara charese
as always, affirmations from previous weeks are available here
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