An Atrocious Alteration

The most deceitful statement that can begin a corporate email is, "We will be switching our health insurance for your benefit, thinking about your well-being and mental health."  You can be certain that any message that begins in this manner will have an impact on your emotional and physical health. You can be sure that the future is not going to be good.

When the HR representative tries to persuade the employees during a meeting of all the advantages you would receive, when in reality your world is falling apart and they are saving money on your life, it is an anger trigger similar to when you sell your watch to place a wager at a casino when you don't have enough money to do so.

Since the move, the employees have been anxious about where to go in case of illness and an additional 20% they must pay for tests and hospital costs.  With this modification, a staff member who had the basic plan but paid nothing now must pay for these additional costs.

Tensions are high, so is the blood pressure of the staff. Although there is no room for negotiations, they still do their best to try and reverse this atrocious modification.

Only time will tell whether this plan can be changed or how much it will benefit the well-being of the staff as mentioned in the email forwarded to the workers.

Written: June 17, 2025

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The Illusion of Perfection

 

Perfection is often seen as the ultimate goal; a flawless standard we strive for in our work, appearance, and relationships. Society frequently associates success with being perfect, pushing people to hide their mistakes and present a sophisticated version of themselves. But this constant chase can become a trap, leaving us feeling inadequate and exhausted when we without doubt fall short.

In reality, perfection is an illusion. No one is without flaws, and expecting perfection from ourselves or others creates unrealistic pressure. Growth comes from mistakes, and it is through failure that we often learn the most valuable lessons. By embracing imperfection, we give ourselves the freedom to try, to stumble, and to improve.

Rather than aiming to be perfect, we should focus on being authentic. Honesty, effort, and resilience carry more weight than a spotless image. When we accept ourselves as we are flawed, but capable. We create space for real connection and genuine progress. Perfection might be unreachable, but striving to be our best selves, despite imperfections, is a goal worth pursuing.

Written: June 2, 2025

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