Chasing the wind.

     I am borrowing the topic of this blog from one I read by Dr. Sherry Pagoto of  the FU Diet.  The information hit home for me and is worth sharing. 
     "Perfection is not a goal.  Perfection lies only in our imagination, it is not real.  It cannot exist.  It is by definition unachievable.  As you get closer, it only alludes you.  It's like chasing the wind......Life isn't perfect, it's messy."
     I think we all set unachievable, imaginary goals in our lives, and then get discouraged and frustrated when they continue to elude us.  Realistically, I will never be skinny, we will never be financially rich, I will never be the fastest runner in my age group. 
     The key is to set real, achievable goals.  I can aim to be healthier, financially comfortable,  a competent "jogger", and be happy becoming my best me.
     Dreaming is wonderful, but remember to distinguish the possible from the fantasy of perfection.  Enjoy the journey.
    
"Everybody is a genius.  But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing that it is stupid."   Albert Einstein.

"Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast."    Lewis Caroll.