Autore: Sergio Cosentino & Cinzia Scarpa
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1 maggio 2025
We live in a world that constantly pushes us to improve, to smooth out our rough edges, to cover every flaw. We are taught that only what is perfect is worthy of being shown, shared, and loved. From a young age, we learn to compare ourselves to unattainable ideals: perfect bodies, flawless careers, unblemished relationships. And so, step by step, we risk turning into cold, polished statues, far removed from our most authentic humanity. Our very essence seems threatened by the fear of never being enough. But what happens if we pause for a moment? If we stop chasing an ideal that doesn't belong to us, and start looking at ourselves with new eyes? We discover something deeply liberating: our imperfection is alive. It is what makes us unique, real, and surprising. It is right there, in our cracks, that the strength to be ourselves lies.The Sempreunagioia philosophy invites us to a courageous and radical act: to embrace our fragility as an open door to joy. It's not about resignation, but about awareness that transforms our way of living and seeing the world. When we stop trying to be perfect, we release an immense energy, an energy that comes from unconditional love for ourselves, just as we are, with all our flaws and imperfections.Being imperfect does not mean settling for a superficial life, but it means allowing ourselves to be authentic, to accept that some days will not go the way we want, that sometimes we won’t have all the answers, and that other times we will face challenges that seem bigger than us. It means embracing the fact that we are human beings, with ups and downs, with dreams and fears, and that there is nothing wrong with this. On the contrary, this is where our strength lies. Imagine a tree that grows crooked because it had to adapt to a rocky mountain. It is no less beautiful than a straight tree, but it is unique in its own way. It has a story to tell, a beauty that only it can boast. We are like that, each with our own story, with our experiences, with our moments of difficulty and triumph. And these cracks, these “imperfections,” are the traces left by our journey, the sign that we are alive. Society often teaches us that only perfection deserves to be celebrated, but it is our imperfection that makes every step of our journey so meaningful. Perfection anesthetizes, while imperfection makes us alive, connects us to the beating heart of life. There is no greater joy than the one that comes from feeling free to be ourselves, without having to adhere to an ideal of perfection that, in the end, does not belong to us. For many of us, admitting our imperfection may seem like a defeat. But in reality, it is an act of profound love, a gesture of acceptance that allows us to live with greater serenity. When we free ourselves from the fear of judgment, we begin to see the world differently. Our fears become lighter, and joy sneaks into the folds of our daily lives. No longer distant, but here, in this moment, between our imperfect hands. Like a vase repaired with gold, our cracks become the most precious part of our journey. When we look at our hearts without judgment, we can discover that every “imperfection” is actually an opportunity for growth, a chance to expand our love for ourselves and others. The joy of being imperfect is a joy that needs nothing to be complete. It doesn’t need a perfect body, a guaranteed success, or a life without problems. This joy comes from our ability to live fully in each moment, from our capacity to accept who we are without shame, without fear. It is a joy that makes us feel part of a greater whole, that connects us deeply and sincerely to humanity. So today, right now, let’s make a small revolutionary gesture: let’s smile at our imperfections. With love. With gratitude. With lightness. Let’s free ourselves from the fear of not being enough and realize that we are already perfect in our imperfection. Because in the end, joy does not come from becoming someone else, but from returning, every day, to being fully ourselves. There is nothing more powerful than loving ourselves for who we are, with all the flaws and wonders that belong to us. Let’s embrace our imperfection and let it shine: it will be our most beautiful light.