Imperfection fades away, replaced by snuggly comfort.

In the crafting world, the stress created by seeking perfection is offset by a simple 3-foot rule. Whatever is not noticeable from 3 feet away should not cause the maker angst. While this rule is not always as effective as one might hope, when it comes to quilting, there is an additional rule that usually covers all but the most egregious flaws. The comfort rule.

If the quilt provides comfort, then the quilt needs only be structurally sound to be perfect.

Sometimes in life, we lose perspective, focusing too much on imperfections rather than on purpose.

“What is the purpose of what we do?” “What is the goal we hope to achieve?”

There will always be situations where perfection must be the purpose, but those situations rarely extend beyond life-saving, safety-critical, or technology-focused tasks. In most cases, seeking perfection is a goal but not the purpose of the endeavor.

When we focus the purpose of our task, imperfections fade away to be replaced by the comfort a good perspective on life provides.