Perfectionism... ( Archived) (16)

My take on the subject is as follows:

G-d told the Jews, "Walk in my way and be perfect." Thus, G-d made us such that we can be perfect, it is simply a choice to do so. And H- says this in more than one way at more than one time, and to more than one person. Thus, from the One that created us, perfection is possible and exists.

From a different point of view, what one person considers "perfect," may vary from what another person does. My view of somebody that is perfect is one that always tries to improve, tries to do what is "right," and tries to do good.

It would be instructive for many to actually read a real dictionary and lookup the word "perfect." In particular, the following is apropos:

"4. without reserve or qualification; pure; utter; sheer; absolute...."

Thus, one can, and in my opinion, should, view perfection as the devotion to the higher good, or to the betterment of one's self. It doesn't matter, so much, how far one gets, but depends, instead, on the effort and intent towards the goal.

It is much like my view of someone who is "stupid." I rarely use that word on anybody, but someone who chooses to not learn, and refuses to do so, is what I call, "stupid." Now, somebody that knows less than this 'stupid' person, whether by nurture, or by nature, will never be stupid to me. Thus, stupidity is a choice, not some type of inability.

Likewise, perfection is the choice to pursue a betterment of ones self, and the actual work towards that goal.

Comments welcome.

Shalom,
Iyyov

In computers I'm a perfectionist to the utmost...

Which part is perfect? The 0 or the 1?

Perfect died on the cross bub :) I guess you didn't know that...js

Again...you got it...