I have somewhat-heartbrokenly accepted the fact that I will never be a perfect man. But I try my best everyday to be a good man. To protect and provide my family and friends. To rely on myself. To have courage and independence and strength. To accept others without judgment. To use my emotions strategically. To do whatever it takes to have a clear head and be without brain fog. To protect children and respect the elderly. To be of service. To forgive.
I did not always have these values, and I admit I am not always 100% aligned with them. But expecting myself to be 100% aligned all the time is an expectation of perfection. But what I can expect from myself is that I’ll always try my best