Unfortunately, the apparent conclusion of this piece is as dangerous as the position it opposes. Yes, we should embrace our imperfections. But not blindly. Doi

Unfortunately, the apparent conclusion of this piece is as dangerous as the position it opposes. Yes, we should embrace our imperfections. But not blindly. Doing so makes us fat and lazy, while indeed trying to "bench press them out of existence" makes us gaunt and workaholic. I think the old cross-stitch on the wall in my parents' house got it right: we need "the courage to change the things we can, the serenity to accept the things we can't, and the wisdom to know the difference."