PERFECT with all of our IMPERFECTIONS

For most of my life I aimed for perfection wanting to be the perfect size 2, have the perfect look, be the perfect daughter, get perfect grades, be the perfect friend, perfect sister and say the perfect things. This quest for perfection consumed me and the ability to never achieve it made me unhappy, exhausted, and feeling frustrated. I would see other people who looked happy and go to bed and pray for the secret to happiness. That was nearly 12 years ago and by no means am I saying that I am not still learning or am an expert. What I have learned and come to accept is that I am perfect with all my imperfections. Is it always easy? NO, especially when I am standing in front of the mirror, NAKED, LOL. It is in these times of being imperfect that we learn about ourselves which in turn creates our character, discipline, patience, and focus. My goal over the years has been to be the BEST I can be in the moment I am in. Now does that mean I dont have my days that I cant even stand myself? You betcha and you could ask my husband or girls for proof. But at the end of the day I tell myself that I just had a bad day and thats what life is about ups and downs. Its how we confront and deal with our bad days that make us better. Today after all these years I am GRATEFUL that I experienced everything I did so that I am able to teach my daughters that they are PERFECT just as they are. I love you JENNA and STELLA!! Ladies and teens if you would like to share your thoughts feel free to contact me at Mharzold@nameoffame.com.