Kelly Teng

When you recognize that nobody is perfect, it’s insanely liberating. It takes the pressure off needing to be the best and never failing, giving you the courage and space to grow, create deeper and more meaningful relationships, and embrace more experiences. So, in celebration of all things imperfection and wabi-sabi, here are five stories of people who embraced their vulnerability, mistakes, and flaws—and emerged much stronger for it.

Even if you want to ditch social media, the thought of giving it up can be terrifying. It almost feels like you’re withdrawing from society altogether—destined to get overlooked for party invites, updates from friends, and the latest memes. But are we *actually* missing out, or are we just being held back by FOMO?