Is Perfection Possible?

per·fec·tion

pərˈfekSH(ə)n/

noun

1. the condition, state, or quality of being free or as free as possible from all flaws or defects.

   
   

   "the satiny perfection of her skin"

   • a person or thing perceived as the embodiment of perfection.

     
     

     "I am told that she is perfection itself"

     
     

     synonyms:

     the ideal, a paragon, the ne plus ultra, a nonpareil, the crème de la crème, the last word, the ultimate, the best; More

   • the action or process of improving something until it is faultless or as faultless as possible.

     
     

     "among the key tasks was the perfection of new mechanisms of economic management"

     
     

     synonyms:

     improvement, betterment, refinement, refining, honing "the perfection of her technique"

Some of us humans on this old rock tend to be more of a perfectionist than others. 

If you grew up in an atmosphere of constant approval or being told right or wrong, you have have an unhealthy view of "being perfect".

My hubby reminded me the other day that I have a touch of perfectionism in me especially in my attitude towards my day job.

I like things done right, completed the first time and over with. Well, that just doesn't happen in the world of office work, financial planning or when dealing with the very picky public. 

I spent my Monday with a mentor learning some systems and ways to streamline what I do at the CPA /Consulting office. I felt accomplished and better equipped for the week after all that we did yesterday. 

This morning I was tired and cranky before I ever got here because I didn't sleep much at all last night and those silly hot flashes just won't let me sleep through the night. Then, I got word of corrections needed for a client's file to be processed. I got so upset internally, I was ready to cry. 

So I took my lunch break (30 minutes is all I am allowed), and quickly grabbed some lunch and came back to the office. I chanted all the way back to the office this "I can do ALL things through Christ" to chase away my bad mood that was brewing and threatening the rest of my day. 

Yes, I have corrections on my desk that require work be done, and mostly require research and admitting I messed up again and again. There is a huge part of my brain that says forget this job and go back to retail. Then you get a phone call from a vendor that says something done was approved and you get to give a client good news. 

So the good outweighs the bad, and deep down I knew this all along. However, my perspective gets out of line with my faith and sometimes I need a reset. 

I go through all of this sharing with you to show you that I mess up each and every day and that I am just as messed up as anyone else. I have a heart to help people and I am still not certain if this is the job for me to stay at, but for now, I will give it all I can and try again this afternoon to keep my attitude/perspective in check. 

P.S. None of us are perfect! There is only one who lived a perfect life and he is in heaven waiting for us and interceding on our behalf daily when we pray. 

Share the kindness, share the blog, share my sales and share what you like and feel free to reach and tell me what you don't like. I am a big girl and I can take it. 

1-800-799-7233 is the hotline to get help for yourself or those you know that need a way out. 

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