Can we achieve perfection?

Aim at perfection in everything, though in most things it is unattainable. However, they who aim at it, and persevere, will come much nearer to it than those whose laziness and despondency make them give it up as unattainable.

                      - Lord Chesterfield

I have heard people talk about cooking a perfect meal. Yet, someone who makes an excellent scalloped potatoes today might follow same recipe next time but not get it perfect. You may be good at making perfect egg omelette but occasionally it won't turn out perfect - that's for sure. So, can we attain perfection in anything as human beings with flaws? As we strive to overcome our weaknesses, can we get to a point when we can say we have attained perfection of sorts?

To my mind, perfection is something we work towards and keep acquiring gradually. It's like life-long learning, a continuous, lifelong process. As a woman of faith, my perfection is absolute only through the Lord. 

There are several areas of our lives that we seek improvement. I have goals to become a better writer. I want to be a better cook even though I am a good cook. I want to be a better person, mother, friend, worker, christian. I want to be better than I am presently . Will I ever get to a point when I feel I have become perfect at any of these? I don't think so. I believe that there is always room for improvement. It's not like human biological growth: you can choose to be stunted, stop growing or  continue growing for life. We can set goals that will help us keep climbing the ladder, making progress towards perfection.

Have a great week y'all! 

Unpredictable

Summer Solstice 2012 is the longest day of the year - that's today June 21, 2012. Since summer has already started, you'd think it would be warmer; but not yet. In fact, it's rainy and cool....  Nonetheless, summer is here and it rains in summer here. The weather has been 'acting out' for several months now but then that is nothing new in Victoria, BC. It's an accepted fact that you could experience snow, rain and sunshine within minutes of one another in the same day.

What else is unpredictable at the moment? I would say the games at the EURO 2012. It's quarter final stage and therefore elimination stage of the tournament and you can't rule out some upsets. Today Portugal moved to the semi-final stage by beating Czech Republic 1:0. That was predictable although no team is a walk-over at this stage.

The world is full of uncertainties and if we fixed our focus on the challenges, we'll find the weight unbearable. God's love is constant and we can lean on Him because He will never fail us. Learning to keep our eyes on Him and standing on His promises ensure peace of mind. It's not an easy lifestyle or attitude when you are facing challenges but we can ask for His grace, peace, joy (and stength). It's always available.

Hope you have a great weekend!

Back in full force

Hi there!

I am back and in full force. It's been over two years since I lasted posted here and I know I have to start building my readership again. I'm just glad to be back on the beat and my apologies for the 'sabbatical'.

You may be asking "What's up?".... Lots and lots more... victories, challenges, relocations from Botswana to the Marshall Islands and finally Canada, aspects of career change, travels, and so on. I won't be elaborating on these yet but suffice it to say that it's all good and I'm here to stay.

Here are some pics taken on my recent trips to various places in BC (e.g. Salt Spring, West Coast) for your entertainment.