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There is perfection in the imperfect.

All too often, we get caught up in the trap of thinking that everything has to be perfect, and everyone has to be perfect.  But to what standards do we hold the world?

Everything on earth has purpose, nothing is a mistake.  If you believe this, then you must also believe that the imperfect is a part of the plan.

Where there is hunger, there is an opportunity to help feed the hungry.

Where there is illness for one person, there is an opportunity for another person to show love.

When you fail, you gain knowledge and experience to do better the next time.

Recognize imperfection as a part of God’s plan.  Enjoy this contradiction, and find the opportunity to be loving, forgiving, and compassionate when you notice it. Especially when the person needing love, forgiveness, and compassion is yourself.

Have a joyful day!

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Are you looking to feel more fulfilled and find more meaning as you go through each day?  Try seeking wisdom rather than gaining knowledge.

Wisdom and knowledge.  These two words are traded out for each other in many conversations, as if they mean the same thing.  But do they?

Definitions from Merriam-Webster:

Wisdom: The ability to discern inner qualities and relationships; good sense.

Knowledge: The fact or condition of knowing something with familiarity gained through experience.

These are two very different words!  The former seeks to understand internally, the latter seeks to learn through familiarity with external experiences.  So what does it look like to approach a situation from a wisdom-seeking perspective rather than a knowledge-seeking perspective?

Let’s look at an example.

Imagine yourself at the grocery store.  As you approach the checkout lanes, you notice one line shorter than the rest and move towards it.  As you  step into that line, someone else appears angry as they step in behind you.

Looking at this situation from a knowledge-seeking perspective may tell you that you were there first, and that the person behind you should relax and wait their turn.  You experienced the fact that you got there first.  You are familiar with waiting in lines, and you know that whoever gets there first gets the next spot.

A wisdom-seeking perspective on the other hand may seek to understand why they are angry.  What upset them?  Are they in a hurry? Is there something else going on in their life that is causing them to have a bad day?  Maybe they have a sick child waiting at home.  Or perhaps they just received some bad news.

Seeking wisdom rather than knowledge is the process of thinking with your heart rather than your head.  It’s the process of showing empathy rather than looking out for yourself.  And perhaps most importantly, it’s about showing love for everyone you meet.

Have a joyful day!

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