Like many other, for me, perfection has always felt like a goal worth chasing. By definition, it’s “the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects.” And even though I know perfection is unattainable, I sometimes still strive for it. I dwell on my flaws and try to fix stuff that’s beyond my control. Part of me believes that if I could just fix everything, I’d finally feel safe, loved, and accepted. But here’s what I’m learning: I’m free to be whole, not perfect.
Wholeness isn’t about fixing my flaws—it’s about embracing them. I’m realizing I’m already enough, not despite my imperfections, but because of them. Strengths, weaknesses, fears, resilience—they all make me who I am.
I’ve made mistakes, but I’ve also made good choices. I’ve grown. My life doesn’t look like I once imagined, but it’s still whole—filled with moments that matter, both hard and beautiful.
So I’m choosing to pursue wholeness instead of perfection. When I look in the mirror, I’m reminding myself to see the entire picture—not just the one thing I wish I could change, but all the things I’ve accomplished and survived. When I reflect on my past, I’m learning to look beyond the struggles and mistakes. I want to remember the ways I endured, adapted, and found meaning in unexpected places.
Wholeness is an invitation to live fully, as I am—real, imperfect, and whole.
Today, I’m writing in response to Vinitha Dileep’s Fiction Monday Prompt #244 – Free.
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I feel good about some choices I made but I still have to grow to embrace my flaws, Corinne! Sometimes I regret giving in… saying things impulsively etc. But as you said, I will also try to look beyond the struggles and mistakes and see the entire picture.
Wow! This is a powerful piece, Corinne.
‘When I look in the mirror, I’m reminding myself to see the entire picture—not just the one thing I wish I could change, but all the things I’ve accomplished and survived. When I reflect on my past, I’m learning to look beyond the struggles and mistakes. I want to remember the ways I endured, adapted, and found meaning in unexpected places.’—This is it. One whole being has a profound impact, yet we tend to look at parts of ourselves as if fixing those small parts would solve everything. Your words are deeply enlightening!
Thank you so much for joining Fiction Monday, Corinne. What a treat this was!