Missed One

Yesterday, I didn’t write a list. In the distant past, I didn’t write one at all. More recently, I’d write on my vanity mirror and those items were lost to time when I erased them the following morning. Today I write, typically five days per week. Some days I miss a session. Most days I do not.

In my experience, the pursuit of perfect is admirable. However, mindfulness that the pursuit is the most important is vital. Its attainment may very well prove elusive. When I obsess, which isn’t often, over perfection, serenity doesn’t exist. When I remember the progress I’ve made, assurance and self confidence abound. The reason is simple. Being the best version of myself today is all I can strive to attain. I am unable to to do more than my best.

My mentor and spiritual advisor would often remind me to “Give ‘em your best big man. Give ‘em your best.” My best efforts today do not and will never be my best on another day. Perfection is similar. Attempting to live error free could and probably is considered a noble endeavor. However, when I miss the target, like yesterday, I must remind myself that even though I didn’t get it perfectly, I did better than I’d done in the past.

Today, Friday, January 11, 2024, I am grateful that:

Daniel and I got a chance to catch up. We hadn’t spoken in months so it was great dialogue. All’s well for us both.

Got a chance to catch up with Moe. He’s been hosting relatives from America so we hadn’t spoken in a few weeks. Good to have friends near and far physically, but always near and dear to my heart.

Blanco and I had a chance to talk. He needs some work done. He’s got a problem and asked if I could solve it. Told him of course and I’m grateful for the chance to be of service, plus earn some cash for my talents.

Are you constantly striving for perfection?

How do you behave when and if you miss the mark?

How quickly do you forgive yourself?

Abe,

Be Greater