Tuesday, March 16, 2010

Stupid, Awkward, Ridiculous

Make mistakes. Be stupid, awkward, ridiculous. Write the worst poem imaginable. Paint a horrible picture. Sing out of tune. Embarrass yourself. Often our attempts to be good or skillful camouflage a deeper part of ourselves. When we let ourselves make mistakes, we discover the wisdom inherent in our stupidity, the grace embedded in our awkwardness, the truth couched in the ridiculous. When you fail in your efforts, congratulate yourself for your courage and vitality.

-Nina Wise
http://www.ninawise.com/

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