Nothing in this world is perfect, including us. If we were perfect, we did would be so. Sometimes, I doubt even in the perfection of God. That story will be shared soon. However, this story is on the imperfection of humans, their creations and creativity.
I was brought into the reality of imperfection by an e-mail. Well, it was a regular notifying mail from Quora, a fantastic site where you can ask, pass and answer questions. That day, the question I was notified of was, “What do you think are the weakest points of the Harry Potter series?” (Something like that. I don’t exactly remember.)
I ignored at first. Though I believed that the Harry Potter series could have flaws, I thought knowing the weaknesses would just take the fun away. But there is another thing that makes one do something, even when you do not want it to push you. Yeah, I am talking about curiosity. Curiosity made me dive into the ocean of imperfection.
From the connection between the Muggles and the Magical Worlds to the mathematical mistakes, from absurd Quidditch scoring to clumsy and witches and wizards all were included in the flaws of the series. One answer even pointed out that the horcruxes which become the central theme, aren’t introduced until the sixth book. “Looks like the series evolved on the go,” some had said.
By the end of that session on flaws of the Harry Potter series, I didn’t find myself being drained out of fun. Instead, I was looking at the negative side of the world’s best selling series and was saying to myself, “If I ever write a fantasy fiction, I will be careful not to make mistakes Rowling made.”
What more, I surfed the web searching the real negative criticisms on the Harry Potter series. Not only that, I came to know that even Tolkien was criticized for the Lord of the Rings. The last in the list of criticism was Amish Tripathi, whose Shiva Trilogy I had recently read.
I have also been reading negative book reviews on Goodreads recently (as eagerly as the positive ones). I have learnt that nothing is 100% perfect. That there is still some flaw even in the best of things humans do. So, why do I need to worry if I make some mistake? A mistake can be an opportunity for correction. A chance to make things better. (Even if not absolutely perfect.)
I have also understood that in life, perfection is not achievable but passion is. The passionate artists I mentioned above are the role models of those who want to do something new. They are the epitome of success. But they are also humans and they also make mistakes. Embrace their imperfections. It will make you happy. And next time you read anything or do anything, look at their negative sides. Next time you rate something (a book, a movie, music, an app, or anything), do not rate them to perfection. (Also, never rate them below average. There could be some positive in the worst work you believe. The creator might be discouraged by low ratings because it is their work that allows you to rate them.) You might have overlooked the flaws and the creator may not get an opportunity to improve.
Very insightful and well written!
Beauty, certainly, lies in the eyes of the beholder.
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True. Beauty is how you perceive.
Thank you, Nikhil!
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And, of course, people love to criticize. They will happily find flaws that don’t even exist.
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That’s what I forgot. But some people do have habit of pointing out mistakes most would have overlooked. It comes with their personalities.
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indeed!
Nothin and noone is perfect!
Jun kura ko ni bright and dark side hunxa nai!
Still I neither criticize nor entertain criticizing peole around!
Nyc article!
Good day Ankit
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Criticism bhandaima birodh matrai hundaina.
Constructive criticism helps you move forward. Destructive criticism stops you. Maybe you don’t enjoy destructive criticism. Your comment here is a criticism- an entirely positive one.
Thank you!
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ahh!
Dats ryt! : )
May be very less people look and appreciate bright sides!
100 Ma 99 kura if we do ryt!
They don’t care abt 99 but only tyo 1 wrong is focused!
Manxe ko nature is anautho!
; )
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You get careful the next time when that one focusing on 1 of 100 mistake is around. And you don’t always need to listen to them unless it’s important.
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Sigh!
so true!
Xoddeu! tim bujhdainau!
(I went off the track)
Smiling!
Have a cheerful day!
Takecare
: )
aha yes!
I m alwaz careful abt both
1 &
99
thank you so much
💕
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(Confused!)
What didn’t I understand?:-0
Happy Smiles 🙂
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kei haina!
I was relating to something else!
smiling
: )
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Oh, that’s why!
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There is certainly a great deal to learn about this topic.
I really like all of the points you made.
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