Choo Vision
The pursuit of perfection often leads to indecision, inaction, and burnout. We think striving for perfection leads to breakthroughs, but it often keeps us from living authentically. We wait for the right moment, overthink, and sometimes lose the true meaning of our efforts. Life isn’t about perfection—it’s about being our most authentic selves.
Hi.
I know it’s been a while. And I know that’s one heck of an opening paragraph, just straight to it. I opened Choo Vision this way because the pursuit of perfect curation is one of the reasons why it’s been so long since my last blog post. Throw a little life in there too, and well, I was stuck in the ideation stage of creating, and I allowed myself to get lost in the pursuit. I don’t take my lessons lightly, and honestly, there have been so many lessons, and that in itself is a gift, but it wasn’t until I got my new glasses with new lenses that I said, "Forget perfection." I asked myself when I felt most free, and the answer was when I write. The beauty of that is, I had so much to tell you all that God has downloaded into me, it was overwhelming. So, here we are with 15 lessons that could pretty much summarize the last year and Q1 for me, and I am sharing them with you.
Take what you need, let me know what resonates.
Lesson 1 : Our journeys through life aren’t meant to be perfect. It’s often messy and ugly, and that’s okay. What may start as ugly, chaotic, and messy can always turn into something beautiful. Let it be ugly. Let it be messy. God can purify your life so it has worth and allow Him to use it as He intended. Don’t let fear steal your authentic voice. There is something on this earth that only you can do. Do it WITH God.
We can leave lasting impressions on people when we are our most authentic selves, sharing our layers and being who we are.
Now, for lesson 2: Sometimes God leads you backward to reveal your progress—not to cause pain, but to show He has always been present, a perfect thread throughout our lives, never leaving you in any season. Trust that this is purposeful.
As of today 5.1.26, I am days away from marrying my man, my man, my man this lesson is what is echoing the loudest. For 24 months I have been in a season of tension, vulnerability, transition, growth and joy and seeing God’s hand in it all is magnificent.
Moving on to lesson 3: Learn to recognize what season of life you’re in more quickly, and adjust your pace accordingly—this helps you avoid repeating lessons or burning out. When I started this new season, I kept moving at full speed, but my circumstances and environment were actually calling for me to slow down, be intentional, and embrace calmness. I realized I was rushing when I should have been grounding myself. Some seasons require acceleration, while others call for you to slow down, be mindful, and stay rooted.
Here is lesson 4: When every external obstacle is out of your way, and you come to realize that it is your habits, your patterns, your discipline, your consistency, or lack thereof that is standing in the way of the life you want to live or that thing you want to do, do not fall into self-pity or hesitation. It’s time to act with urgency and resolve. Decide what you’re willing to sacrifice, how deeply you want this, and move. Push forward, relentlessly. Fear is real, but you must overpower it—your breakthrough depends on it.
Lesson 5 goes like this: For a long time, I believed I needed permission to be great, or that seeing others excel somehow validated my own potential. But the truth is, I don’t need anyone’s approval to pursue greatness. While it’s inspiring to witness others succeed, my worth doesn’t depend on their achievements. It’s human to seek validation and connection—we’re wired for community, not isolation. But when God calls you to something, your first step is obedience. If He’s given you the assignment, that’s all the confidence you need. His track record speaks for itself: He is always faithful.
6. Regularly evaluate your dreams and goals. Sometimes, we hold onto old visions simply because we’re attached to how we imagined things should happen. When we struggle to let go, it can keep us stuck and prevent growth. Making tough decisions is hard, especially when we fear the consequences. We all love the rewards, but the weight of possible outcomes can cause hesitation. Remember, every choice—good or bad—teaches us something valuable and helps us adjust our path. Embrace the possibility of change, and trust that you can handle whatever comes next.
Let’s go to lesson 7. You will arrive on time. You will arrive on time. You will arrive on time.
Lesson 8 is clear: Jesus is the way and the only way. JESUS is the way and the ONLY way. JESUS IS THE WAY AND THE ONLY WAY.
Now, lesson 9: Trauma doesn’t follow rules—it can show up in your life without warning, even when you thought you’d moved past it. Sometimes it reappears in your brightest seasons, and you wonder why it’s back. If you’re feeling this, you’re not alone—I’ve been there too. But you still have power. Your story is bigger than what hurt you. Instead of asking, "Why am I like this?" try asking, "What is this moment trying to teach me?" You don’t have to be a prisoner to your past. In Christ, there is no bondage—only freedom. Be bold enough to reach out for help, and know that’s a sign of strength, not weakness.
Lesson 10: Exposure leads to change. You can choose not to change, but remaining stuck is not the best way to live. John 10:10 teaches that Jesus came so we could live abundantly. Our environment shapes us unless we deliberately seek exposure and new experiences. This applies regardless of your upbringing. You are not required to stay the same.
11. You need real friends. You don’t need a clan of them, but you need real friends. Having a safe space within friendship is vital. Be as reciprocal as possible. And be okay with friendships changing. It’s one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to learn in life. It’s hard to reconcile the changes, but the sooner you do, the better. Because a person’s actions will show you everything you need to know. Do not ignore the signs. Don’t overcompensate or overanalyze. Pray for discernment- God will show you every time. And be careful not to judge others by their seasons; judge them by consistent behavior. And on the flip side, when you have friends who show up, see you, consider you, support you, pray for you, and love you- hold them down, be their biggest cheerleader, and don’t take them for granted.. Because you need real friends, you don’t need a clan of them, but you need real friends.
Lesson 12: Anything you water will grow. Including you. Good thoughts, bad thoughts, if you water them, they will produce a harvest in your life. Be careful what you water.
13. Oftentimes, we feel like our lives are stagnant and God isn’t blessing us. In reality, we don’t even have a seed in the ground for him to bless. Sometimes, we’re too afraid to ask for more or to ask for anything. Remember, He’s a big God; he can handle your request—but you need to obey his word, too. So, be bold before the throne.
14.Love is a mirror. God is love. And we should always be looking at love through his perspective and how He loved people and how he loves us, and that reflection from God should reflect in our relationships. Your perspective of God and how you see him and honor him in your life is often what you will act out. If you see him as a Father and you had a bad one, it will reflect in your relationships. If you see him only as a friend and not as authoritative, you’ll miss or won’t like the discipline he provides as a father, so everyone has to be a good friend, and if they’re not and hold you accountable, then you run. Get in the word and see the totality of who God is.
15. Brag on God. We often shout our despair but whisper our wins. Be bold about what God has done—your testimony could bless someone else.
There are so many things trying to capture our gaze, and in pursuit of perfection, we tend to stay stuck. God is orchestrating a beautiful life before us. The question is: will you fix your eyes on it? Or will you miss what's before you?
Here are 10 scriptures that have helped me focus forward but be grateful for where I am (There are more but explore these and ask God to speak to you).
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Genesis 28:15
Proverbs 24:30-34
Ephesians 4:31
Psalms 54:4
Luke 18:41-43
Psalm 116:8-9
1 John 2:6
Mark 9:28-29
Luke 5:16
As life begins to change for me, I am thankful for every lesson. Life isn’t about perfection but truly about the pursuit of obedience, surrendering, and gratitude every step of the way. As I put on my new lenses, I can see a little more clearly. And I thank God for that! I pray the same clarity for you.
Let me know which lessons resonate with you!
Blessings