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“Clinging to our ideas of perfection isolates us from life and is a barrier.” quote by Sharon Salzberg
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““Clinging to our ideas of perfection isolates us from life and is a barrier.””

Sharon Salzberg

About This Quote

Source Interview: Insight Meditation Center, 2013

Striving for perfection isolates us; preventing full engagement with life.

In simple terms: Perfection blocks life.

Key Takeaway

Embrace imperfection.

Themes

mindfulness spirituality psychology

Mood

calm inspirational

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal growth
  • therapy
  • creative work
  • relationships

Key Concepts

attachment idealism self-acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does perfection mean to you?
  • How can imperfection foster creativity?
A Different Perspective

Perfection can motivate improvement.

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