Embracing and loving the imperfect, the mess, and our perfectly imperfect human selves
Matcha Mornings with DianeShow Notes
As artists and creatives, when we're so consumed by the idea of constantly grinding, fixing, and improving, we unconsciously subscribe to the idea of perfection (which we know doesn't exist). As a result, we find ourselves in resistance. Paralysis even.
And so, if you're feeling like you're hitting a wall, or on the brink of feeling burnt out, I invite you to take a step back and ask yourself, "Is there a part of me that thinks I have to be ready or perfect before creating something or putting something out there?" "Are there parts of me that I may just be trying to escape or hide from?" "What parts of me am I possibly afraid of facing and accepting?" "Is there a part of me that thinks I'm not worthy as I am right here, right now?"
I think the biggest question you can ask yourself is "do I truly and unconditionally love who I am right now, even when I'm evolving or I'm not where I want to be yet?"
Can you let yourself just be who you truly are without feeling like you are a piece of work or creation that has to be fixed? Can you allow yourself and your work to be seen even when it's imperfect?
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