Imperfectly Perfect

Why do we strive for perfection
when it is the irregular,
the imperfect,
that makes life so interesting?

Thank you to all for sharing this past year with me, and wishing each of you the best for the New Year.

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Permission to write, paint, and imagine are the gifts I gave myself when chronic illness hit - a fair exchange: being for doing. Relevance is an attitude. Humour essential. View all posts by VJ

20 thoughts on “Imperfectly Perfect”

Solitaire says:

January 3, 2019 at 7:17 am

Everyday little annoying things! Happy new year!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 3, 2019 at 9:35 am
  
  Isn’t that what makes life interesting? Happy New Year.
  
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  1. Solitaire says:
    
    January 5, 2019 at 5:57 am
    
    Yes indeed!🥂
    
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Judith says:

January 2, 2019 at 8:52 am

Happy New Year! I agree with your thoughts about striving for perfection. As you’ve pointed out, it’s the imperfections that give meaning and beauty in life. We need to embrace our imperfections and celebrate them.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 2, 2019 at 10:41 am
  
  Thanks Judith, and Happy New Year to you!
  
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pvcann says:

January 2, 2019 at 1:31 am

That, is a very good question. Personally I gave that away many moons ago, but still many strive!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 2, 2019 at 6:13 am
  
  I think with wisdom gained, we give up the need (or, at least try, lol.). Still, I watch my children strive to meet impossible standards.
  
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  1. pvcann says:
    
    January 2, 2019 at 7:37 am
    
    Yes, with every step, wisdom gained, lol indeed.
    
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Dr. Andrea Dinardo says:

January 1, 2019 at 9:25 pm

Happy New Year VJ! Your writing stops me in my tracks every single time. May you thrive & shine all 2019 long. And never ever stop writing! Andrea xo

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 2, 2019 at 6:11 am
  
  Thank you, Andrea. Your encouragement means everything. I know this will be a banner year for you – I am witnessing your star rising.
  
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  1. Dr. Andrea Dinardo says:
    
    January 2, 2019 at 1:06 pm
    
    You are the kindest soul!
    Thanks VJ! xoxo
    
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Olga says:

January 1, 2019 at 1:31 pm

Cheers to finding the beauty in imperfection. ❤

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 1, 2019 at 7:16 pm
  
  Yes, cheers to that!
  
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Diana says:

January 1, 2019 at 1:09 pm

Here here, I’ll drink to that! Just nothing too strong lol
Happy New Year V.J!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 1, 2019 at 1:10 pm
  
  Happy New Year, Diana. Hope 2019 treats you well.
  
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  1. Diana says:
    
    January 1, 2019 at 1:12 pm
    
    Starting well so far, a warm coffee and it’s not raining so a walk in the forest beckons. Ah, the small things 🙂
    
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  2. V.J. Knutson says:
    
    January 1, 2019 at 1:13 pm
    
    Sounds glorious!
    
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poetryfromtheinkwell says:

January 1, 2019 at 10:35 am

Ah, human nature. A great question. Happy New Year!!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  January 1, 2019 at 11:21 am
  
  Thanks. Happy New Year to you!
  
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  1. poetryfromtheinkwell says:
    
    January 1, 2019 at 11:23 am
    
    You are welcome and thank you!
    
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