Journal

The Nature of Growth and Perfection

A short reflection on imperfection, harmony, and what nature can teach us about growth.

A quiet California beach at sunrise, a reminder that harmony matters more than perfection

There is a beautiful quote that sums up the nature of our healing so beautifully:

Soil that is dirty grows the countless things. Water that is clear has no fish. Thus as a mature person you properly include and retain a measure of grime. You can't just go along enjoying your own private purity and restraint.

We often feel the societal pressure to be perfect, but when we look to nature, we're sure to be reminded that perfection isn't the goal, harmony is. Any healthy body of water or patch of dirt is packed with organisms living in perfect harmony and working together to create sustainable growth. This week, we're taking a page from mama nature's book & allowing ourselves to appreciate our imperfections, celebrate our flaws, and delight in the beautiful harmony of it all.

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If you're ready to feel more at home in your imperfections, we would love to hold space for you at our Melrose studio.

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