Many adults are looking for a mate, the perfect mate. The perfect person probably doesn't exist, and in the process of waiting for Mr. Right, you may let many wonderful men slip away. When you're looking for a job, often you want "the perfect job." Does the perfect job even exist? You may be unemployed for months looking for the perfect position. Take that "not quite perfect" job and a better job will come your way.
In school, many students are looking for perfection. A 4.0 isn't good enough. They want a 4.5 to help them get into the best colleges. Most do not achieve this kind of perfection, but for those that do, the rewards are great. At what cost, though? I think there needs to be a balance in life, and putting all your effort into being the best swimmer, or baseball player, or student means the person achieving greatness gives up a lot. Friends, parties, vacations. The discipline required to reach perfection is to be admired, but I find that people that have achieved the highest level in a sport or academics look back on the climb to the top with a great deal of regret.
Today, the are many people who seek perfection in the way they look. They body, their face and their teeth are all scrutinized, mostly by themselves. Many will do anything to achieve perfection, thus the fitness industry and plastic surgery industry flourish. I can't fathom some of the things people will do to create perfection: breast implants, dental implants, facelifts and body sculpting.
It would be nice if we could all accept the fact that perfection in anything is something we may strive for, but to be satisfied with just doing our best. It might just lead to healthier individuals, both mentally and physically. The stress that comes with seeking perfection can cause all kinds of problems. We are all unique, wonderful, beautiful people. Let's try to be happy with life as it is. It is perfect!
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