When was the last time that you found humor in your own imperfection - in something that you did less than perfectly? For anyone that has ever picked up a golf club or tripped walking down the street you can start there!

This was one of the hardest lessons for me to learn – the ability to laugh at my own imperfection, to learn from my mistakes and move on. I wrapped myself in a straightjacket of perfectionism. My question to you – are you wearing that straightjacket? I had no sense of adventure about the mistakes I made. People would say “you are too hard on yourself” and those were the people I wanted to slap! I am certain that no one thought more of me as I held myself to this rigid code of conduct. On some level my goal may have been to be admired, liked or valued – it was never about the perfection. My perfectionism may have brought the perception of safety. Today I know that I am safe and have great value even on the days when I am making my most amazing mistakes.

Imperfection brings its own freedom.
What one thing are you willing to do imperfectly this month or witness yourself do imperfectly this month? Ann Smith, author of "Overcoming Your Perfectionism", tells of the perfectionists calling immediately after reading the book to tell her of all the typos they found! Perfectionists expect perfection from others.

Give life everything you have but find a way to laugh and learn on the days that you tumble to the ground with the rest of us.

May the months of June and July be imperfectly perfect for you.

-Caryn