A Little Note: After Reading “Love For Imperfect Things” by Haemin Sunim

“True freedom is being without anxiety about imperfection.” — Sixth-century Zen master Sengchan

I finished this one yesterday. I read the Indonesian version first. Someone who loves me too much gives the book in two versions when I celebrated my birthday in the last month. He gives me seven books as a special gift. I love reading and he knows very well.

The last year when my birthday came, he sends me two books. After that, we lost contact for almost a year. At this time, I feel that I’m imperfect to fulfil his standard. I’m resigned and be jobless. He likes a moon, but I just look at him in a place far away from earth. I don’t know that I broke his heart very much. He told me when we get closer again.

About “imperfection”, I have an overthinking. Before I found this book, I always worried about anything, like how people appreciate my appearance, how if they just love me several times, and how to makes them happy every day. I was uncared about myself. I just work hard every time I get commands from my big boss.

I know everything might happen. Someday, my trust was broken. I already have a high expectations for her vision statement. Because of it, I’m disappointed. All of her words it’s bullshit. Not only me, but all of the people around her were also so frustrated. We love her, but she doesn’t understand our love.

I try to recharge my energy, but I’m failed. I try to recover from this moment. I need to cut off all of the sources. I’m sure that is the answer. I need real freedom from my anxiety. I need some healing time. Henceforth I’ll love myself first.

“When we become kinder to ourselves, we can become kinder to the world.” -Haemin Sunim

“Love for Imperfect Things” gives me much energy, from self-care until acceptance. This book advises me when I get “The First Failure”. How to grow our courage when our life is so upset. It’s the best healing book that I ever read.

The book is not only great in writing but also illustration. I fall in love just from the cover and the title. So calm and make my heart peacefulness.

I read this book many times. When I feel so tired, sad, upset and sometimes I bring this book in my tote bag. Thanks to someone who gives this book to me. I want you to read the book too.

“It’s okay not to be perfect, but you must do your best in every moment that you catch.”