Daryl Wood's Blog

I’m not perfect at thanking the countless people in my life who have generously given their words and actions to support me in so many ways – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at forgiving those who have harmed my spirit over and over again without remorse or accountability for their actions – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at meditating and exercising and eating well to give the kind of self-care that I am certain will bring me greater peace and joy – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at apologizing when I cross a line or unintentionally hurt someone – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at helping those who are suffering physically and emotionally through painful experiences I can’t understand or ones that hit home – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at seeing everyone in my coach mindset of being capable, resourceful and whole – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at recovering to a positive, empowering outlook when the darkness grips me – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at accepting others who act out their insecurities and desperation in ways that feel offensive or burdensome – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at communicating my needs in a way that respects myself – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at honouring my values and beliefs in a way that I can be proud of when they are called into question by others – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at responding with compassion and empathy when someone shares their pain or complains about the same thing over and over again – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at mothering the little boy inside my adult son who celebrates his birthday today – But I’m doing the best I can.

I’m not perfect at staying off of the Dreaded Drama Triangle – But I’m doing the best I can.

And my best looks different from minute to minute, hour to hour, day to day. In my 27 years of personal growth I have learned that the journey is never over and there is always more to discover and uncover.

I’ve always done the best I could at every intersection of my life when I used what I knew in that moment, and what influenced my life at that time. Even when I thought I knew better I realize that there have been times and will be times when my internal stories, fears and history will overpower what I know to ‘save’ me from something I can’t even explain.

In the end, all I can do is keep showing up in the only way I know how – doing the best I can.