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0:00 most people harbor this fantasy that they should be perfect you know we all want to look perfect talk perfectly have the perfect life have the perfect children have the perfect body this idea this delusion of perfection causes so much suffering in us that it is only when we become aware of the extent to which we have been enslaved by this toxic idea that we will ultimately liberate ourselves this
0:30 ideal of perfectionism is a toxic enslaver it is a captor it is an abductor of joy it is something that completely robs us of our capacity to be who it is we are we need to replace this idea of perfectionism with this ideal of authenticity we need to stop trying to be this idea this image the standard which is really unattainable it is impossible it's something out
1:01 there that is not even possible to achieve and as long as we keep striving for this impossible vision we will keep being upset with ourselves we will keep being angry with ourselves we will compare ourselves to someone else that one has the pretty nose that i want that one has the great career that i want that one has the great feet that i want you know it's impossible because this whole idea stems from an unacceptance of who it is
1:28 we are in our true and natural form our authentic way of being and it is only when we stop striving for perfectionism and replace it with a deep desire to be authentic that is when true joy and contentment and peace and harmony and self-love will begin to flourish within us so it is time now to stop teaching our children especially to be perfect to stop being achieving to stop being successful let's not use these words
1:59 anymore but let's replace it with this ideal for being ourselves being comfortable with who it is we are in our own skin being you being whoever it is you are in your authentic state of being and in this way we can have self-love and great compassion for whoever it is we are wherever it is we are in our lives we deserve that but it can only be given to us when we give it to ourselves we have to
2:29 gift self-compassion self-love and self-acceptance to ourselves so if you know someone who is struggling with this idea of perfectionism struggling with this idea that they need to achieve something more than they are show them this video tell them that who it is they are is possibly and quite likely very good enough
Summary
- Perfectionism is a toxic ideal that causes suffering and robs joy.
- Striving for an unattainable standard leads to self-anger and comparison with others.
- Embracing authenticity allows for true contentment and self-acceptance.
- It's crucial to stop teaching children the importance of perfection and success.
- Self-love and compassion must be cultivated from within.
- Individuals are encouraged to recognize their inherent worth and accept themselves as they are.
- Sharing this message can help others struggling with perfectionism feel validated and enough.