To be honest, although it does hurt sometimes, I really don't see anything wrong with seeking perfection. Isn't that the whole point of our existences? To make a difference on earth; to make the world a more perfect place for our future generations.
I guess when we want something that much, we're more willing to work for it that much too. It just gives us more drive to push ourselves further in order to get what we seek. When we change for perfection, it's like 'upgrading' ourselves to a better us. It's like God making some minor touch-ups to His master-piece, His creations.
In today's judgmental society, is perfection not necessary? It's confusing and contradicting, and really really annoying really, that they ask you to be yourself, then judge you anyway. I guess that's because everyone's expectations of one another is perfection. And why is this? Because we never really bother to get to know someone inside-out. We don't bother because we don't really give a damn about their stories and their past experiences in life. They say the past shouldn't matter. Yes, to a certain extent, I do agree. But to a certain extent, should it not also matter? Our past is what made us who we are today. It's what's responsible for all our actions and reactions.
Let's just be honest here and admit that all our judgements are based on our ideas of perfection. I guess life is about embracing your imperfections. It's about learning from your mistakes and flaws and slowly amending yourself for improvement. Of course, no one is perfect. But at the end of the day, don't we define what success and perfection really is?
We compare and complain but what do we really get at the end of the day?