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What does it mean?
Perfection feels like a flaw.
In plain terms
Flawlessness can be a fault.
What can you take from it?
Imperfection humanizes.

Where it applies

  • criticism
  • expectations
  • art

Putting it to work

  • feedback
  • art
  • parenting

Questions to consider

  • Is flawlessness a barrier?
  • What flaw makes you real?

Another view

Perfection can be a standard.

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