"The Lion and the Lamb" by Shilu Ani Perfection. That's a good thing, a good virtue to pursue, but also an intimidating one. Plan. Revise. Rework. And do it all over again all in the quest for perfection. It is good, because it adds to the quality, raises the worth, sharpens the experience. Nevertheless, it is intimidating because it bestows on one the pressure of a high standard, one that at times can be burdensome. But whatever be the case, perhaps a more underlying issue has to do with the motivation for pursuing perfection. Not all pursuits are bad; but not all pursuits are noble. While not every pursuit of perfection need be worrying, there is one area where the obsession for perfection can become deadly and counterintuitive. Imagine sitting in a worship service: sacred, solemn, very well organized and meticulously curated. The right words spoken. Right on cue, each component of the service unfolds. A flawless and seamless hour of worship. This is quite ...
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