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Sep 2021
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62. Your Perfect Imperfection: How to Em...

Monica Berg and Michael Berg
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Your Perfect Imperfection: How to Embrace & Celebrate Your Flaws 


Though we tend to think of our imperfections in a negative light – often as a result of external influences – they are actually part of what makes each of us unique and whole. Join Monica and Michael as they discuss where our thoughts of imperfection come from, why we are not meant to be perfect but instead constantly driven to be better, and how viewing our supposed ‘flaws’ in a positive way honors our soul and lights the path to true fulfillment. 



Our differences are really our superpowers. – Monica Berg



Further readings: 

The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown

Playing and Reality by Donald Winnicott

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