Perfection

      We all strive for perfection. We push ourselves to the brink, hoping that perfection isn't as far as we think.We chase this goal but in most cases we judge our perfection from other's opinions and other's standards, very rarely do we look at ourselves independently. Perfection is difficult to acheive because the perfection we have defined doesn't exist. Dressing up, putting on makeup, keeping up with the latest fad, all of these things are actions we do in order to achieve perfection for others, because society mandates it, but this only takes us to acceptable. In order to be perfect in our world, we must  be sincere with our emotions, yet never show them, we must know everything, but act like there is more to learn, we must excel at everything, yet not be too good lest it provoke jealousy in others. Perfection, in our world, is a bunch of contradictions. This is why we must look at ourselves with a new perspective, because perfection starts within. It starts with knowing yourself and then searching deeper and loving who you are. Yes, this is a cliche, but so is perfection. If we can appreciate ourselves despite what the world says about who we have to be, then we can change the expectations society places on us, and we can make perfection achievable for everyone.