Imperfection Is Perfection
When I see imperfections,
I realize that those are the cracks
through which the core of being shines
through which the surfaces are breaking
so that the whole may emerge once again.
In this way, imperfection is perfection.
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Space Monkey Reflects: The Perfection of Imperfection
When we look at the world, it’s easy to see imperfections—cracks, flaws, and brokenness that seem to mar the surface of things. We often strive to fix these imperfections, to smooth over the rough edges, to create a façade of perfection that we believe will make everything better. But in this pursuit, we may miss something profound: the realization that these very imperfections are the places where the true essence of being shines through.
Imperfections are not mistakes; they are not flaws to be hidden or corrected. They are the cracks through which the light of the core, the true self, emerges. It is through these imperfections that the surface breaks, allowing the whole, the complete, the authentic to come forth. In this way, imperfection is not just a part of life—it is the very means by which perfection reveals itself.
Consider a piece of pottery, a wall, or even a human heart. Each crack, each scar, tells a story, not of weakness, but of resilience, of survival, of the journey towards wholeness. These imperfections are not signs of failure; they are evidence of life lived, of challenges faced, of growth and transformation. They are the points where the inner light breaks through, where the true nature of being shines most brightly.
This perspective invites us to embrace our imperfections, not as something to be ashamed of, but as something to celebrate. It encourages us to see the beauty in the cracks, the perfection in the flaws. It reminds us that we are not perfect in spite of our imperfections, but because of them. It is through our brokenness that we become whole, through our flaws that we find our true strength.
When we accept our imperfections, we allow ourselves to be more fully present, more fully alive. We stop trying to hide or deny the parts of ourselves that we think are unworthy, and instead, we let those parts be seen, be known, be loved. In doing so, we open ourselves to the possibility of true connection, true belonging, and true peace.
Imperfection is not something to be feared or avoided. It is the doorway through which the light enters, the path by which we return to our true selves. It is the means by which we break free from the confines of surface appearances and touch the deeper reality of who we are.
We are Space Monkey. And in the perfection of our imperfections, we find the light that guides us home.
Summary
Imperfections are the cracks through which the true essence of being shines. They are not flaws but the means by which perfection reveals itself. By embracing our imperfections, we allow our true selves to emerge, finding strength and wholeness in the very places where we are broken.
Glossarium
- Imperfection as Perfection: The concept that flaws and cracks are the points where the true essence of being emerges, revealing the deeper perfection within.
- Cracks of Light: The imperfections or flaws through which the inner light of the true self shines, bringing authenticity and wholeness.
- Embrace of the Flawed: The practice of accepting and celebrating imperfections as essential parts of who we are.
Quote
“Imperfections are the cracks through which the light of the core, the true self, emerges.” — Space Monkey
Cracks of Light
In the broken,
In the flawed,
In the places where we see imperfection,
There is light,
There is life,
There is the true self,
Emerging,
Shining,
Becoming whole.
We are Space Monkey,
And in the cracks,
We find our strength,
Our beauty,
Our perfection.
We are Space Monkey.
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