Navigating the gap
I’m not going to spout out more cliches about how as imperfect humans, we should be ok with imperfections. But I’m writing to say that everyone - no matter how far along they are on the journey - goes through a stage where they’re crippled by the desire to be perfect.
Here’s what I know about the comparison game: there are no winners. While you’re comparing yourself to that writer, they’re probably comparing themselves to someone else. The result is two individuals who feel deflated and less-than.
Anne Lamott told me to write a letter to you whenever I’m stuck, so here we are.