I do not expect myself or others to be perfect.
I do expect us to do the work to grow and evolve.
Trauma can make it difficult;
our progress often seems slow,
and may follow a circuitous path.
We almost always require some support from others.
Still, if we are not working to grow,
we are shortchanging
the universe and its unfolding.
If we become complacent or self-satisfied,
we may not be evil,
but we are certainly not a force for good.

(NB: resting is part of “working to grow”)