Perfection in Practice

I love those moments when I truly discover “perfection” in my practice.

Yesterday I found it as we completed class, looked up to see a rainbow in the sky. Today I found it when I paused with my breath and felt my body and mind align. I felt the celebration that accompanied the moment.

For me it never seems to be about accomplishing a pose, nor does it have to do with achieving something. I have come to understand that perfection is related to the natural occurrences that simply happen and are accompanied by a sense of inner gratitude. Alignment of “this” with “that” tempered by joy, appreciation and/or love seems to express the essence of perfection for me.

How do you find perfection in your practice?