Perfecting Perfection

Came across an article in the Catholic News (Jan 29, 2012) written by Karen Osborne titled:"Forget about wanting things perfect in 2012 - That ain't gonna happen..." The title in bold printed letters caught my attention and I read on. You may refer to the online version here. I guess the 'perfectionist' in me reacted to the title with, "what do you mean?? nooo.. things have to be PERFECT!" After reading the article, it had pointed out alot of things which you and I already know, but often tend to forget easily.

"We have to remember that every single human being ever born on this earth has character flaws. Maybe you know someone who has shoplifted. You definitely know people who have lied. You know people who have cheated. Every single human being has passed on gossip... When our friends fail us, we can sometimes get so caught up in how awful we feel that we forget we’re just like them — that that we are not perfect either, and that we’ve all disappointed someone else..."

So how do we move on and make the best of things when we are faced with disappointments by people and events? The only real way?

"The only real way to strive for a perfection that lasts is to forgive others - and to forgive ourselves...Forgiveness paves the way for both you and the person who wronged you, to make something beautiful and new out of your relationship."

And my favourite liner of the article is, "This, ultimately, is the "perfect" solution."

One Last Thing Before I Go...

The last week of 2011 was a mad crazy one for me. After all the feasting over the Christmas weekend, I was down with sore throat and flu. Then I realised I double-booked myself for dinner with two different friends on the same day, to which I had to postponed both as I wasn’t feeling well. I was also supposed to get some stuff for 70 children for the church party. Then, 3 days before a wedding, I was tasked to be the bridesmaid to which I was happy to agree to. But then, that left me with the big question of whatever shall I wear??

So on Wednesday after work, I made my way to get the dress but I had to make a pit-stop to collect a bag of presents from my cuz Bec (thank you becca!! Xoxo). So with the heavy big bag, I was thinking how in the world am I going to shop for a dress this way now?? Thankfully my sister was on the way to my place and collected it from me at one of the stations. And then I had only an hour or so to get the dress (and matching shoes :p) at Metro and praise God, I found THE one. After that I rushed back home before 930pm for a cut-cake surprise thingy we had for my aunt who had flown in that morning. Throughout the entire day, I could not breathe very well. I wasn’t sure if it was the medication or me just being overwhelmed. On top of it all, I was just plain tired and could not sleep that night, which meant only one thing and that was the following morning was going to be terrible. Thursday came and by the grace of God, I made it to work.

I thank the Lord for his kindness and graces shown unto me. I received some good news that morning at work and I was just overwhelmed with joy. It is beyond words to describe how I feel, just very thankful. The Lord knows our hearts desires, and He listens to us when we speak to Him.

In addition to the good news, I get to play Bridesmaid on the last day of 2011! How awesome is that? :) I can’t think of a better way on how I’d like to wrap up the year with. All praise and thanks to God my Saviour!

Happy New Year 2012, everyone! May your year be filled with His abundant blessings and that you will be inspired to do great things with the life He has given you.

Xoxo,
Pam