“I’m not perfect. I make plenty of mistakes.” This is an easy phrase to say. I believe it. I know it. It comes with no feelings of guilt or shame.

However … hearing the phrase, “You made a mistake,” isn’t quite as comfortable. Even worse when there are consequences.

A general acceptance of imperfection is not too difficult. An acceptance of specific imperfections is more of a challenge.

Knowing that we err is easy; knowing the error is less so.