You don’t need to be perfect to begin something you love

[justseyi]

Do it simply for yourself.

Something I’ve noticed lately is how often we stop ourselves before we even start. We hold back from doing what lights us up, because somewhere along the way we began to believe: “If I’m not amazing at it, then why bother?”

We convince ourselves that every passion has to have a purpose. That every effort must lead to achievement. That every hobby must be justified with progress, goals, or applause.

But what if that’s not the truth? What if joy itself is reason enough?

You don’t need to be a performer to sing in the shower.
You don’t need to be an author to fill a notebook with words.
You don’t need to create a masterpiece to splash colors on a canvas.

Not everything has to be about being the best. Some things can simply be about being alive. About finding peace, or spark, or a moment of delight that belongs only to you.

We forget it’s okay to be clumsy. To be a beginner. To do something just because it makes us smile, not because it earns approval. Often, the purest kind of happiness shows up when we allow ourselves to enjoy things that serve no purpose other than joy itself.

So if you’ve been hesitating—whether it’s dancing, sketching, writing, or anything else—let this be your reminder: you don’t need to be “good” at it. You just need to begin.

Because waiting until you’re good enough might mean you never start at all.

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