In a world that often glorifies perfection—perfect bodies, perfect careers, perfect lives—it’s easy to feel like we’re falling short. We scroll through social media, comparing ourselves to curated highlight reels, and wonder why our own lives don’t measure up. But what if perfection isn’t the goal? What if the real beauty lies in the imperfections—the messy, unpredictable, and wonderfully human parts of life? Embracing imperfection isn’t about settling for less; it’s about recognizing that our flaws are what make us unique, relatable, and ultimately, beautiful. I first began to understand this during a pottery class I took on a whim. I had always admired pottery—the smooth curves, the delicate glazes,…