Forgivness

A friend of mine made a Facebook post about perfection tonight and it spurred me to make a post here about forgivness. I replied to her post:

"I hear you and tonight as I sat on my mat I thanked God for forgiveness. Forgiveness is so powerful. It does not excuse my unskillful actions but it does allow me to move forward with hope and recognition that I have a choice in every new moment to meet it freshly and without the encumbrance of dragging along my past. Love and peace to you my friend."

Perfectionism keeps us bound up and in a mode of protection that does not allow us to move freely in our lives. The pursuit of perfection holds us in a place of analyzing, predicting, and posturing. We try to figure out what moves to make (or not make) that will keep us safe from harm, loosing face or failing.

In a recent read — "The Confidence Code" — I was struck by the phrase . . ."Failing fast". I am enchanted with this idea. At first glance it may sound careless. Like charging in "half cocked", without preparation or care. I think what it really means is don't wait to try.

I say . . .fall forward in faith. Have faith in your intention. Focus on that. Try what you will, bravely and have faith that you are allowed to fail. My failures have been my greatest gifts and catalysts for growth (painful though they may be).

I am not perfect, neither are you. Thank God.