We can’t afford to wait until everything is perfect before allowing ourselves to enjoy life. Perfection is an illusive target. There will always be details that need working out. Life is an ongoing project. What’s really worth pursuing is the ability to be comfortable and at peace in this moment. We do that by accepting that things are as they are temporarily and necessarily. Since our conception of perfection may not even bring the results we seek, learning to be happy in the midst of perceived imperfection is an art that makes us …

Masters of living well.