Sunny Side Up: Don’t chase the illusion of perfection


If we spend too long chasing the illusion of perfection, we risk bypassing the connection or love we desire. —Graphic: Freepik

When he was asked a question about finding the ideal relationship, the Buddhist monk Ajahn Brahm replied with a story about a man looking for the perfect woman:

He had a list of traits and qualities that he would check against women he dated. Some ticked a few boxes while others fell well short of his ideal. Finally, he met a woman who was perfect for him in every way. Unfortunately for him, she was also looking for the ideal partner....

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