Practice Makes Imperfect

There is no shortcut to life. To the end of our days, life is a lesson imperfectly learned.
--Harrison E. Salisbury

What is it about the pursuit of perfection that lures us like a Greek siren to its call? Life is imperfect, yet we struggle to appear like we have it all together. We don't need any one's help, understanding, grace, kindness, or companionship. Right?

It's that kind of thinking that led us down the path to our own self-destruction. Recovery is our way out and the Twelve Steps teaches us to accept the process, both good and bad.

We trust in our Higher Power's ability to change us. We work our program and accept the support of our brothers and sisters. We experience each other's brokenness. And through it all, we never expect anyone to be perfect. Then why do we expect that we, ourselves, can or should be perfect?

Change your thinking today. Learn to love the imperfectness of this world. Learn to reach out to those who are imperfect. Learn to accept that you are imperfect too.