Unlearning Perfection by Mya Noelani | One Poem Only

Unlearning Perfection by Mya Noelani | One Poem Only

From One Poem Only by Maggie Devers

April 28, 2026 · 2 min · Season 1 · Episode 363

About this episode

Mya Noelani discusses the journey of unlearning perfection and embracing life's imperfections.

One Poem Only is a daily ritual: one poem, center stage, just for now. Unlearning Perfection Mya Noelani I took up the task of unlearning perfection Because what is perfect anyway? Besides of bunch of standards we try to maintain to impress other people I’m learning that it’s okay that the same pile of clothes has sat on my floor for three days Or that I’m not always on my P’s and Q’s And that sometimes the most productive thing I can do is get in my bed and sleep I’m learning that perfection is a performance for which I don’t have time because I’m trying my hardest just to stay alive I’m learning that life isn’t linear but bunch of highs and lows a bunch of day by days and lot of figuring it out as we go Let me ask you something…if Jesus got killed for being just that, then truly, what is the point of perfect anyways? It’s something I’ll never be no matter how much I try And life is just not meant for constant striving So, I’m unleashing perfection to fully know me To embrace opportunity and possibility To give myself some grace To find courage and strength to complete the tasks I’ve been assigned So tell me again…what is perfection besides a distraction that prevents you from…

People in this episode

Host: Maggie Devers

Guest: Mya Noelani

Topics covered

  • perfection
  • self-acceptance
  • mental health
  • personal growth
  • poetry

Keywords

  • perfection
  • self-improvement
  • poetry
  • mental health
  • personal growth

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