If you look closely, you’ll know Perfection.
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| Carefully crafted bows, mud wars, an argument, and a sunset are all Perfect. |
When we hear the word perfect, do we think of things unfolding in a manner exactly according to our plan? Do we have an expectation of others to do exactly what we want them to do, in exactly the time they should do them, and in the order we think they should do them in? Do we set unreasonably high standards for ourselves and for those around us? When those standards are not met, do we become unglued, have a melt-down or become unruly?
In a high-end retail environment, we expect perfection. An item chosen for gifting, placed inside a blue box, surrounded by a carefully crafted bow “should” be perfect. What if something goes “wrong” in this scenario? Well, guess what? Though it may not have turned out perfect, it still was Perfect. Here is where the understanding of perfect vs. Perfection comes in.
Most every evening in Southern California we are witness to a spectacular display of awe, by way of the sunset. The golden, pink, sometimes purple hues painted across a strategically placed, clouded, sky is a sight of Perfection. Knowing that this moment will never be the same again, is a time to stop and reflect on its Perfection without judgment. Yes, it is easy to see Perfection in this sunset, what about the rest of life?
“When Jesus said, “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect,” he was telling us there is a Perfection at the center of all things, which, recognized, will spring into being. We must learn to identify ourselves with this Perfection to so accept it that it is real to us and to so live that it may be expressed through us. Every organ, action and function of our physical body is rooted in Spiritual Perfection, from which it draws life.” -Ernest Holmes-
Seeing a child play in mud can cause cringe-worthy responses from moms. For in that moment, the mom may be predicting the future repercussions of this muddy moment. For the mom, this may be a far from perfect way to engage in social play. It, however, is Perfection in action when recognizing the benefits this type of play is providing to a child. Mud can actually lift one’s mood because it increases the levels of serotonin in our brains. When moms recognize the Perfection, they may even want to join.
Can there be a Perfect argument? When a child is diagnosed with autism, they sometimes are non-verbal, have limited speech or speech-delayed. Hoping, wishing, and praying for a breakthrough in verbal skills are heard around the world from parents of non-verbal children. How fortunate it is to hear a child argue with their sibling over anything. Though the high volume can be less that “perfect,” the Spiritual Perfection of this communication can bring joy to a parent’s ears.
One does not have to look very far for Perfection, just look everywhere. Even if it is not “perfect,” according to our human standards, we must remember to look beyond our expectations to see the Spiritual Perfection of life. Just because something didn’t come out “perfect” doesn’t mean it isn’t Perfection. It just means our limited beliefs are keeping us from seeing what true Perfection really is. Next time a less than perfect circumstance occurs, look deeper for the Perfection.