Year 1, a new beginning does not need perfection?

Năm số 1, khởi đầu mới đâu cần sự hoàn hảo? - Ảnh 1. — Cover of the book Loving Imperfections, a message of healing and tolerance for the journey of starting in the year of the world No. 1 - Photo: MAI NGUYET

In the context of entering the year of the world No. 1, starting a new cycle full of aspirations, the book Loving Imperfect Things by Zen Master Hae Min is a gentle reminder: to start firmly, each person needs to learn to love and be tolerant of themselves, including the incomplete parts.

From that acceptance, we can nurture inspiration and strength to create and break through on the journey ahead.

Learn to love from your shortcomings

When mentioning the world number 1, many people immediately think of the race to become the leader. In the cycle of achievements and expectations, many individuals feel that they have to be perfect in all aspects: study, work, love, family. But that pressure makes people easily fall into self-consciousness and fatigue.

Năm số 1, khởi đầu mới đâu cần sự hoàn hảo? - Ảnh 2. — Zen Master Hae Min - Photo: The Guardian

Zen Master Hae Min wrote: "Reflecting on our own lives, we will see many imperfections. First of all, just looking at ourselves, we can already feel many shortcomings: words and actions contradict each other, clumsiness in social relationships, studies and work not going as smoothly as we would like...".

Hae Min does not write in dry philosophical language but in a gentle, approachable tone. He tells everyday stories, depicting the feelings that everyone has experienced: pressure from society, stumbles at work, awkwardness in relationships.

On a practical level, this message helps people to be more relaxed in life: no need to strive for perfection, but learn to accept and love yourself. And only when we can face our shortcomings with tolerance, can we truly build a sustainable start.

This message is so familiar that anyone can relate to it. Instead of running away or blaming, the author advises readers to face it and be tolerant.

No need for perfection, just peace

As we enter a new world year, everyone is looking forward to positive changes. But Hae Min reminds us: change does not necessarily mean immediate success, nor does it mean absolute perfection.

This message is especially meaningful in the year of the world number 1.

Because if this year is considered a new beginning, the necessary luggage is not the pressure to win the leading position but the steadfastness of the soul.

When people know how to calmly accept failure, they can move on without falling down in the face of challenges.

Another highlight of the book is the philosophy of love: "Love surpasses all human understanding."

The message emphasizes that when we open our hearts and give tolerance, not only will others be healed, but we ourselves will also find peace.

This is an important reminder in the context of modern society, where everyone is easily caught up in comparison and competition. If the world number 1 is meant to be a beginning, then Loving Imperfect Things is the compass to maintain that beginning for a long time.