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Today's Tonic: Imperfect

“Imperfection is beauty, madness is genius and it's better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.”

~Marilyn Monroe

Imperfection is not just okay; it's powerful.

Imperfection is humanity. It’s authentic. It’s where the growth happens.

Think about it. 

When are you truly yourself? 

In flawless presentations, or in moments of genuine, raw imperfection?

Perfection is a mask. It’s a relentless pursuit that drains color from life, turning unique stories into bland, uniform narratives.

But imperfection? That’s courage. 

It's choosing authenticity over approval. It's finding beauty in the quirks, strength in the vulnerabilities.

When we stop fearing imperfection, we start living. 

We laugh louder, risk more, love deeper.

We inspire others to shed their masks too.

Imperfection isn’t just acceptable. It’s your superpower.

This Week’s Image

This Week’s Riddle

A man rode into town on Tuesday and left two days later on Tuesday. How so?

This Week’s Journaling Prompt

Reflect on a time when you felt pressured to present a perfect image of yourself, whether it was in a social situation, at work, or in a personal project. Describe the process of coming to terms with your imperfections in this scenario. If acceptance hasn't happened yet, write about what barriers you feel are preventing you from embracing your imperfections.

This Week’s Challenge

Create a piece of art that celebrates imperfection, using materials you already have. This could be drawing, painting, writing a short story or poem, or any other form of creative expression that resonates with you. As you work on your project, consciously let go of the pursuit of perfection. Allow yourself to make "mistakes," and instead of correcting them, incorporate them into your work. Let the process guide you, rather than a specific outcome.

Riddle Answer: Tuesday was his horse’s name.

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