“1. not perfect; faulty or incomplete.” –Oxford English Dictionary
I’ve wanted to start this blog for longer than I want to admit. Every time I sit down to write, I tell myself this one will be the one with the perfect opening and polished tone that makes me sound like I actually know what I’m doing.
That post never comes. I write, I revise, I delete. I wait until I feel ready but I never do.
So this is me giving up on perfect. Not giving up on writing, or sharing but giving up on the illusion that something needs to be flawless before it’s worth sharing. Because if I wait until I have all the right words, I’ll never say anything at all.
Maybe imperfect is the only honest way to begin.
The truth is, perfection is usually just fear in disguise. Of judgment. Falling short. Or being seen for who we really are instead of who we wish we could be. The more I chase perfection, the less I created. And the less I create, the more the fear grows, whispering maybe I don’t have anything worth saying.
It’s a vicious loop: the higher my standard, the smaller my voice.
But lately, I’ve realized that the people I admire most aren’t the ones who have it all figured out. They’re the ones who let you see them figuring it out.
That’s where I’ll start. Not with perfect, but with true.
This space won’t be polished. It won’t be algorithmically optimized or edited for maximum impact. It’ll be a place where I practice showing up. Learning, in public, how to let things be unfinished and still good.
If you’re reading this, thank you for meeting me here. I don’t know what this will become, but I know what I want it to be. A space for the good, but imperfect.
So here it is — the first post. Unpolished, honest, imperfect.
And finally, done.
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Thanks Jane!! 🙂
Thank you Jane! 🙂
Thank you Carolyn!! I appreciate the kind words 😊
I loved how you expressed yourself! How many of us really want to have to see someone else to its perfect and then know that we could never measure up? You definitely have a wonderful way with words and I can’t wait to read more of your thoughts and expressions!
Thanks Barbara!! Tomorrow’s should be even better 😁
Will, this was great. I LOVE it. Don’t stop, you write from the heart and that’s what I love.
Thanks Mimi!! Love you!
Will,
Much admiration and love for you as you grow into sharing your thoughts, feelings, and faith.
Well done
Mimi
Thank you Judy! There will be a new post tomorrow afternoon 😊
I think you’re a lot more talented than you give yourself credit for. I read through quickly then realized I need to slow down and enjoy your words. Keep writing please!
I like this! We are imperfect, but this is a great way to reach others who feel as you do…you never know when others will identify with what you say. But with this platform, you are putting it out there!
Jane Greene Tumminia here. Will don’t wait for perfection. As you know, there has only been one perfect man. Go ahead, write! People care and respect your honesty. I am looking forward to your blog. Not sure what Website means so I put Facebook, where I first read about your blog. If that’s not right, let me know.