I grew up in a world that worships a false idol: perfection. This idol, elusive and unattainable, has become a pervasive force in our lives, shaping our self-worth and aspirations. It’s an exhausting, soul-crushing religion that demands constant devotion and sacrifices our authenticity on the altar of societal expectations. My social media feed serves as its high church, a digital cathedral where a parade of impossibly perfect lives unfolds before my eyes. Flawless bodies, ef