STEPPOMETRANTS appreciate perfection. When I read his poetry, I was awestruck by how the perfection he shows us in his work. But he has achieved that rare and enviable perfection only by working for it constantly. The poem he wrote after walking across the finish line of the marathon wearing his heart on his chest, "The First Line," is worth the price of the book.
PREFECTURE. He has attained a rare perfection, unachievable by most human beings, in his playing. His poetry is flawless. His isn't just a great masterpiece. His is a timeless masterpiece. A man who could walk across a finish line every day and not get a scratch would still be called a failure, but because he walked, he has passed that test.
The love for perfection starts at birth. From the time of conception, a woman will love and desire perfection. It is part of her makeup, born of the need for perfection. In nature, perfect forms and perfect functions are there to serve a purpose. If we can master that purpose, then we are free to use our talents, gifts, and abilities in all their completeness.
Women are attracted to perfection, not only because of its unattainable nature but also because they cannot fully appreciate its meaning until they have attained it. They cannot fully appreciate the value of perfection until it manifests itself in all its glory. A woman cannot fully appreciate her beauty until it has been transformed into a spiritual form.
Perfection, then, is not a tangible object. It is something that we achieve, not something we wish for. In fact, for many women, reaching a state of perfection means freeing oneself from its constraints, the work that needs to be done. The more unattainable the perfection, the more free and spacious the space within.
Of course, this freedom can only be realized if the journey towards it is undertaken in constant struggle, through conscious effort and unselfish sharing. Every relationship has an inner conflict at its core. The key here is learning to release ego attachments and turn into a friend to self and others. Love is not selfish, it is a gift of friendship. You cannot give or receive love, only receive love. Only in friendship can true intimacy and beauty be found - and these are the qualities that count the most.
And if you have reached the zenith of perfection, don't hesitate to share it with others. It's their choice too. Sharing can bring about harmony, as when one puts everything in the world into the hands of another person. It can also cause a revolution - as when revolutionary groups make public sacrifices for the benefit of the masses. This is not ungenerous of them; it is necessary to save and ensure the survival of the people.
So, don't be afraid of the perfection that you have achieved for yourself. It will serve as a barometer to keep you on the right track. Always remember that there is always a new journey to follow. The best way to achieve this is to live every moment to its fullest. Love, friendship, and passion are the ingredients of a fulfilling life.
There are no perfect people in this world. Some people are born leaders, some successful business leaders, some become great doctors, but there are no super-humans. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. No matter what you are good at, there is always something you can do to improve yourself.
One must also remember that the perfection that they strive for is just that - perfection. It is only the perfection of self. In order to love yourself, to love your imperfections, and to grow in spite of them, you have to keep the definition of perfection as something that you aspire to but never attain. Because until you do, you will always be the person looking back at others with a sense of envy - because you know that they have yet to achieve the perfection that you have.
Have fun with your imperfections. They make you who you are. Remember, there is always a lesson to learn, and a new journey to be taken. So, keep the definition of perfection above your competitors.