Perfectionism

(Note: I apologise for not updating for such a long time.)

Everyone knows nothing and no one is perfect. Our world is not created in balance. Even the Earth isn't perfectly a sphere. The deviations from a spherical shape is pretty small so we don't really notice the difference at all if we just look at in a picture or from the orbit. Also, the distribution of continents and oceans across the Earth is not symmetrical. So you see, we are surrounded by imperfections although they are not conspicuous and impossible to change. I believe that if we could alter that, we would go to great lengths to perfect it.

That's the nature of mankind. We insist to get the impossibly perfect things in life when in the back of our minds we know that it is not achievable. In fact, I think the word "perfect" shouldn't even exist. It gives wrong ideas and impressions to people. It confuses people to think that the "perfect" life would mean having everything in life immaculate and faultless. This is again a wrong assumption. The true meaning of leading a "perfect" life is to strive for the optimal present and future of life or state of living. It not only material but also spiritual, mental and physical.

Notice that the word "optimal" is used. It does not mean perfect, it mean the best that we can obtain from something. Another thing is that we tend to see perfection in only one light. For some people perfection may mean having a great physique or furthering their knowledge beyond anyone else. I am not saying it is a bad thing because it drives one to persevere and not give up. I admit I am somewhat a "perfectionist". I like having things done immaculately and flawless even though I am conscious of the fact that life can never be "perfect". People with this will find it hard to work in groups and pairs. They (and I) always place hope in attaining perfection. But like I said life isn't complaisant and it will only result in disappointment.

I find this matter on perfectionism a little hard to comprehend. It's a very subjective and wide topic. One can be easily misled by it. Like how some parents sometimes misunderstand the meaning of it and pressure their children to race after the impossible "perfection". I think it is excellence that is what they're really after. This can lead to bad results such as a damage in the child's confidence and cause them to fear failure so much to an extent that they start feeling afraid to venture into something new. A distinctive line should be instilled between perfection and excellence to prevent the children to be the receiving end of extreme perfectionism.

I think I should do further reading and research on this before I go on to avoid misinformation. It would do no good but debase me and my blog. Lol. I will try to write on another subject to make up for the long delay.

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