When Perfectionism Becomes a Prison: Finding Freedom to Grow

I wore perfectionism like armor until I realized it was keeping me from real connection and growth. Here's how embracing imperfection opened doors I never knew existed.

Day 5: 100-Meter Dash – Seeing Myself Through Someone Else’s Eyes

Face set hard, cold somewhere beyond the finish line... explain me this: why do you run this race while I watch you? A college poem exploring perfectionism through the lens of someone watching me run.

The Magnolia Trees Bloomed While I Was Waiting for Perfect

I planned to photograph the magnolias when the light was right and the trash cans weren't there. By the time I returned, they were bare. I've spent my whole life waiting for the perfect moment that never comes.