E2 Choosing Self-Love and Authenticity over Perfection

In this episode, Asherah discusses the concepts of perfection and embodiment. She shares her personal journey as a perfectionist and how it shifted from seeking perfection to sacred embodiment. She emphasizes that our human experience is naturally imperfect due to the nature of the world we live in. Asherah discusses the problem of presenting oneself as a perfect being in the spiritual community and the importance of vulnerability and authenticity. She explains that embodiment is the key to embracing imperfection and finding fulfillment. By being fully present in the here and now and accepting all aspects of ourselves, we can experience the crack where the light shines through and connect with our natural essence. Asherah concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-love and unity in creating a harmonious and loving world.TOPICS DISCUSSED:- The pursuit of perfection- Seeking perfection in physical appearance and spirituality- The inherent knowledge of our original state of perfect love- The imperfection of the human experience- The problem of claiming oneself as a perfect being in the spiritual community- The importance of vulnerability and authenticity- The role of embodiment in embracing imperfection- Accepting and loving all aspects of ourselves- Creating unity through self-loveKEY TAKEAWAYS:- Perfection is a subjective concept, and we need to let go of our preconceived ideas about it.- Embodying all aspects of ourselves, including vulnerability and imperfection, allows us to be fully present in the moment and experience fulfillment.- Comparing ourselves to others who seem perfect distracts us from embracing our own journey.- Self-love and acceptance are crucial in creating unity and a harmonious world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit redvelvettemple.substack.com