Love for Imperfect Things: How to Accept Yourself in a World Striving for Perfection

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Don’t pointless things have a place, too, in this far-from-perfect world? Remove everything pointless from an imperfect life, and it’d lose even its imperfection.” – Haruki Murakami We are all unique, and no one would ever be exactly the same as another. But, comparing ourselves to the people around us is something we can never avoid totally—it’s completely normal! Deborah Smith (translator) is the translator of Han Kang's The Vegetarian, which won the Man Booker International Prize in 2016. Below this article, we’ve compiled a cool list of perfect things, pictures , and quotes, ranging from the most notable examples to oddly specific and totally random happy things and perfect moments. It doesn't make them any less perfect, even so disparate from each other (like a baby’s laugh or how an engagement ring fits your finger). And this is a source of beauty and perfection that can amaze, excite, and enjoy you. Don’t try and perfect yourself for one person. Wait for the one who loves your imperfections.” – Anonymous More Quotes About Imperfection

Sunim . . . writes with an inviting and gentle voice that is akin to a warm embrace. . . . Although many self-help books preach triumphal purpose-seeking, Sunim astonishes by saying, ‘I don’t think life has something grand in store for me.’ . . . The book is worth repeated readings on a commuter train, at bedtime, or as part of a morning routine.”— Booklist We see a vintage tea set, a carpet (in the kitchen!), a copper kettle, plant pots, and books (again, in the kitchen!) We say it's perfect. Realizing you have a window seat on the plane. Public toilets that have hooks to hang your purse. McDonald’s when the ice cream machine is working. Small things like that. The chances of this happening are as unlikely as getting out of bed with your first alarm. Still, when this does happen, though, it’s worth celebrating by posting a fit pic on your IG story. And going to as many public spaces as possible. This notion of wabi sabi is a feeling that has certainly always been part of Japanese sensibility. Its origin can be found in the story of Sen no Rikyu, the sixteenth century Zen monk who theorised the tea ceremony as it is still practiced in contemporary Japan.The main theme of Love for Imperfect Things is self-love and acceptance. The book is full of wisdom and insight that can help readers to find their own way in life. Poetry, philosophy, history, and movies are all topics I love writing about! However, my true passion is in traveling, photography, and finding common ground to which everyone from different cultures can relate. They admire and accept your flaws. Knowing that you’re admired not only because things your good at something- but also because your drive is noticed, feels great. A real treasure. It teaches us that compassion is at the heart of healing . . . starting with ourselves. I highly recommend this book.”— Christiane Northrup, MD, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom

One of the basic rules of the universe is that nothing is perfect. Perfection simply doesn’t exist. Without imperfection, neither you nor I would exist.” – Stephen Hawking

There are four irregular verbs: "pôr" (to put), "ser" (to be), "ter" (to have) and "vir" (to come). Unlike in Spanish, the verbs "ver" (to see) and "ir" (to go) are regular in the Portuguese imperfect.

Since no one is perfect, it follows that all great deeds have been accomplished out of imperfection. Yet they were accomplished, somehow, all the same.” – Lois McMaster Bujold To form the "was doing" imperfect, take the infinitive ending in ഉക (uka), for example ഓടുക (ōṭuka) – to run – and add the ending – യായിരുന്നു (yāyirunnu). Love for Imperfect Things has been translated into 24 languages. The book is available in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese. Book Editions The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things-including your very own self All imperfection is easier to tolerate if served up in small doses.” – Wisława Szymborska Imperfections Quotes to Understand Your Relationships Betterupvotes Follow Unfollow 7 months ago (edited) Dots Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017 The concept of perfection is complex and multifaceted. It exists as an abstract ideal, often elusive and subjective. What is perceived as perfect can vary widely between individuals, cultures, and contexts. In reality, nothing in the physical world can be deemed absolutely perfect since perfection implies an absence of flaws or limitations. Instead, it’s more accurate to view perfection as a dynamic and evolving ideal that continually inspires us to strive for improvement and excellence. The world could surely use a little more love, a little more compassion, and a little more wisdom. In Love for Imperfect Things, Haemin Sunim shows us how to cultivate all three, and to find beauty in the most imperfect of things - including your very own self * Susan Cain, author of Quiet *