Why Not to Pursue Perfection
This post started last week in my speech class, when we were asked to give a demonstration speech on something we were good at. The professor told us to find something we were "basically perfect at doing". So I started thinking.. well, what I am good at doing? In what area am I perfect? Which led to, how many things do I do wrong on a regular basis? How many things do I not know how to do? How many things have I've screwed up before? and I came to this conclusion. We are a culture that strives for perfection in a world where perfection is not possible. For me, it's that I'm constantly trying to be the best possible daughter, girlfriend, friend, college ministry member, Greek life member, and student that I could ever be. I run full speed, every day. Sometimes I think I go to more meetings with my part time job and Greek life position than I go to class (but I promise dad I'm going to class). It's like if I just can do this task really quick, i...