Today I realized something. I have known for most of my life that I am really bad at painting. Be it walls, furniture, or really anything...I am a mess and the outcome is never good. Today, I tired to spray paint furniture. And...I am even worse at Spray Painting than I am with a brush or a roller. I have drips all over the place, spots that were missed or too light....it really is kind of a mess.
But...
I tried and I did the best that I could. I may be just a little better next time I try it. I didn't get any paint on myself and clean up was easy (Thanks to the aid of my wife).
But...
What I truly realized was that it is okay to not be good at something. One can't be good or great at everything. I tried. I did my best. I took the risk and I learned things. That is the beauty of not being good at things or experienced at things. You learn from the experience.
Am I not in a hurry to paint more shelves with spray paint, even though I have two more to do. But, I am a little more experienced now and I can start the new journey next time being just a little more aware of how to do better.
Awareness and experience are wonderful things. They keep us honest while we keep growing.
Be Mindful.
Peace.
Mark Levine
#Mindfulliteracy
@LevineWrites
I think our imperfections make us who we are (in a good way). We couldn't be writers without our imperfections. We'd have nothing to say. Nothing to learn. We'd have no chance for growth. I love your post Mark.
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