Perfectly Imperfect

My younger daughter is notorious for taking pictures with out me knowing.

Perfectly Imperfect:

I have been working on this for years.

Part of my personal journey has been learning to let go of the thought that everything has to be perfect all the time. And when I say everything, I mean everything.

Journaling has become key for me - because something about being able to write these thoughts down on paper makes them easier to overcome and disregard.

We are surrounded by constant visions and reminders of what’s been deemed ‘perfect’ in this world; whether it be ‘the next best’ diet, a cream to make you look ‘young’ forever, or that ‘perfect’ new thing that will turn your home into the the best showcase. It’s never the stuff we should be celebrating, or we actually might use - because when do you ever see coffee makers, toothbrushes, clumps of dog hair, bath towels, and toilet paper in these perfect homes? Why, as a society, do we post these kinds of unrealistic pictures on every available social media site available? Why are we setting up future generations with these unrealistic and unhealthy expectations?

This is why I love traveling outside the US - the buildings are all so old and well-loved, despite their flaws.

I no longer waste my time comparing and feeling inadequate based on what society may post or say. The real page turner is that I have always been drawn to antiques…cups with a chip, plates with scratches, furniture with chipped paint, tarnished silver and brass, so why wasn’t I able to apply that to me or my life? Again, It wasn’t until I realized that I needed to love myself and give value to who I was that I was able to let go of those burdens. The day I learned to do that, it was like a weight was lifted off my chest. I no longer waste my time or energy comparing myself or feeling inadequate because of what society’s posting or saying.

In other words—much simpler words: …fuck it, I have let that shit go.

As I have begun to grow in this next chapter of my life, I’ve realized that I want to help others grow too. I want to be an example for my daughters and those around me. I want to encourage, uplift, and help others that also struggle with their imperfections. I want to grow a brand that truly loves and celebrates the imperfections and embraces real life - and the mess it brings with it sometimes.

As I go forth with balance today and everyday that follows, I encourage you to come with me, one step at time.