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Clark Rose's avatar

I have dropped “perfect”

Life is “trial and error”

You are a miracle…

Thich Nhat Hanh once said something to the effect that “the miracle is not that we walk on water, the miracle is that we walk on earth”. Since perfection prevents me from embracing life fully, I have chosen to “delete” it from my mind and stop comparing myself to any standards but my own….I am so much happier and laugh so much more…

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Clark!

It's great to see another brilliant poem from you. :) Thank you for your wisdom this morning. I'm beginning to see how much this idea of "perfect" stops me trying new things. Thanks again and I hope you have a wonderful weekend and Happy New Year!

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Clark Rose's avatar

I still strive for excellence in whatever I choose to do but perfection is a non-starter for me and I find it also stifles creativity. I never spend more than five minutes on my haikus If I wanted perfection, they would never happen❗️

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Gary Spangler's avatar

Good morning Julie!

Just as The Moody Blues wrote “the fury of ten billion butterfly sneezes” I hear in your words this morning such force. “Fury,” out of context may sound harsh, so remembering “butterfly sneezes” as the forces of change may help.

More simply, “Brava” for ending this year with what seems a belly full of energy, optimism, creativity, and community spirit speaks volumes.

Almost Happy New Year! Definitely a happy day.

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Gary!

"Butterfly sneezes" I love this. Thank you so much for sharing this here. Wishing you and yours a Happy New Year full of laughter and enthusiasm.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

I'm going to try to join you, Julie! I love the pic!

Am I permitted to paint instead of write during the Write Along? I'm working on my latest Art & Treasures post for tomorrow, and I'd love to have some company while I quietly paint along in order to get the art for it finished. Is that okay?

If so, I'll just go and pop the kettle on ready for 4pm (11am your time)!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Absolutely!! Please join us and use this space for just that. :) See you soon.

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Rebecca Holden's avatar

😀

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Ruth Stroud's avatar

Since we can never achieve perfection, making it the ultimate goal is a turnoff for some and possibly a motivating factor for others. I’d rather try to find satisfaction in the journey rather than the arrival. This isn’t a poem but a thought based on your prompt. Thanks, Julie!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Hi Ruth! Thank you for reading and your thoughts. I really appreciate you chiming in. :) Have a Happy Friday and New Year!

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Julie Hester's avatar

Great prompt. Happy New Year!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Julie! Happy New Year to you and yours. :)

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Faith Hubbard's avatar

I learned the hard way that there is no such thing as perfection! Glad I finally just did what I could and was happy with the results. My life is so much better now!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Good morning Faith!

I'm happy for you as well. I'm seeing this too in my life and happy to let it go. :) Freedom!

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year!

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Linda McLachlan's avatar

I love this prompt Julie and I have a post coming out on Sunday related to it! Mon Année Français. Thank you as always for your generosity and inspiration. 🙏🏻

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

Thank you Linda and a Happy New Year to you. xox

I look forward to your post on Sunday and so great to write with you today. :)

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Olga Stewart's avatar

You know, you and Rebecca look quite a bit alike. :).

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

What a compliment! We could certainly pass as sisters. Thank you Olga, one of my kindred spirits. :) Hope you have a wonderful New Year.

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khushikatyal's avatar

Thankyou for the last session! Excited for todays'!

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Julie B. Hughes's avatar

yay! We are so glad you can join us. See you soon. :)

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