Letting Go of Perfection | by Madisyn Taylor It is good to remember that one of our goals in life is to not be perfect. We often lose track of this aspiration. When we make mistakes, we think that we are failing or not measuring up. But if life is about experimenting, experiencing, and learning, then to be imperfect is a prerequisite. Life becomes much more interesting once we let go of our quest for perfection and aspire for imperfection instead. This doesn't mean that we don't strive to be our best. We simply accept that there is no such thing as perfection--especially in life. All living things are in a ceaseless state of movement. Even as you read this, your hair is growing, your cells are dying and being reborn, and your blood is moving through your veins. Your life changes more than it stays the same. Perfection may happen in a moment, but it will not last because it is an impermanent state. Trying to hold on to perfection or forcing it to happen causes frustration and unhappiness. In spite of this, many of us are in the habit of trying to be perfect. One way to nudge ourselves out of this tendency is to look at our lives and notice that no one is judging us to see whether or not we are perfect. Sometimes, perfectionism is a holdover from our childhood--an ideal we inherited from a demanding parent. We are adults now, and we can choose to let go of the need to perform for someone else's approval. Similarly, we can choose to experience the universe as a loving place where we are free to be imperfect. Once we realize this, we can begin to take ourselves less seriously and have more fun. Imperfection is inherent to being human. By embracing your imperfections, you embrace yourself. | DailyOM Course Spotlight by Sarah Rector When was the last time you did a focused stretching session for your hip flexors and hamstrings? Never, maybe? The thing is, if you're someone who sits for 4 or more hours a day, the prolonged sitting is actually causing your hip flexors to tighten up--which can lead to lower back problems and ongoing pain. And, did you know that when your hamstrings are too tight, your muscles rotate your pelvis backward? The truth is, most people overlook the importance of stretching their hips and hamstrings regularly. And while it isn't necessary to fit in a full workout each week that only targets those areas, it's super easy and highly beneficial to add in a few exercises that strengthen these often neglected and underrated muscles. Especially when you consider all the added benefits--including decreasing stress, reducing pain and stiffness, and improving your circulation and range of motion. With this brand new course from fitness expert, Sarah Rector, you'll get all the simple hip and hamstrings stretching solutions you need in 7 days--in less than fifteen minutes a day! Top 10 DailyOM Courses 1. Attracting Genuine Abundance 2. Conscious Dating 3. Go Sleeveless in 14 Days 4. Be Free from Unhealthy Relationships 5. 21 Day Low Impact Body Blast 6. 21 Day Tabata Yoga Body Challenge 7. Beyond Fear: Winning the Battle With Anxiety 8. A Year to Clear What is Holding You Back! 9. Overcoming Body Stiffness 10. 21 Day Plant-Based Plan for a Lighter, Happier YOU!
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