What will make life "perfect" for you? Do you often find yourself thinking, "When I get such and such, then life will be perfect"? Then, do you find when you get your "such and such" your life is perfect until the newness wears off after, maybe, a week? So you find the next "such and such" that will make life "perfect."

In this cycle of always waiting for the next "such and such," a perfect life is always something in the future or only fleeting in the now. How about when things don't go your way or conditions are adverse? Do you endure and complain through them waiting until things become "perfect" again? So, unless all environmental conditions are "perfect," leading a perfect life is also dependent on the weather, bugs biting, etc. things that are out of your control. So when can life really be perfect? There is a much more pleasant way to live than in this mindless cycle. I hope this one lesson will change your life as much as it did mine.
 

When you realize that life is not going to be perfect, you find perfection in the here and now and truly enjoy the moment rather than wishing it was something else. 
 

Disharmony is caused by the picture that is in your mind not matching up with reality. If you control your mind and control the picture, you can control your discomfort level and achieve greater enjoyment of every precious moment of your life. 
 

For example, if it is a hot day and you spend all day wishing and complaining that it was not hot, the end result will be: it was still a hot day, and because the picture didn't match up with how you wanted the weather to be, you wasted your day complaining. An alternative and much more peaceful and enjoyable way to look at it would be: "Ah, it is a hot summer day and things are as they should be. Flowers are growing, birds are singing, and my body is sweating and purifying itself." Instead of expending energy trying to change those things that are out of your control, you learn to give yourself over and truly enjoy them, actually even become exhilarated by them. It is also like watching a kettle boil; it takes a lot longer. If you focus on the hot weather you just feel hotter.
 

Learning to love life while mosquitoes buzz around you is a skill you can easily acquire once you are conscious of it, as you are now. The trick is to remind yourself of it often and place the intrinsic enjoyment of life at the top of your priority list. You will have far more to offer the world as a positive energy rather than a negative energy. We always should make the most of any given situation. So don't wait for life to be perfect, you have to perfect life. Celebrate the perfection of imperfection.
 

Nice things to do:

Go for a walk or drive and enjoy the beautiful blossoms on the trees and bushes. The tulips are flowering and they are just exquisite. If you have kids, make it a tradition to celebrate the great treasure of life blooming in spring. Go get some dinner at a drive-through and drive around appreciating the beauty together.

Watch the sun rise or set and inhale the fresh spring air that invigorates and brings new growth and opportunity to our life. If you live by a beach or lake, sit or run by the water with your face to the sun, soaking in all the wonderful vitamin D while it is just a gentle sun and not piercing. But feel the life energy renew your body.
 

Clean out your closet with pride and deliberation as you put away your winter clothes and replace them with spring items that are freshly cleaned and pressed, ready for the spontaneous excitement of the season. 
 

Cut out some pictures from magazines that motivate you and remind you to enjoy life and pin them on your bathroom mirror.
 

Set up a romantic table outdoors with flowers and candles and cook your favorite meal. Sit and appreciate all the greatness of life. If you have children, it is very important you have intimate time with your partner and enjoy your own home. Feed the children dinner first, spend some time snuggling and paying attention to them, then direct them to an activity (reading, drawing, a game, etc.) or put on a movie for them and tell them it is "Mummy and Daddy's goo goo eye time" (if they are still young) and they are not to disturb you. Obviously, ensure they are safe. It is important to teach them to take care of their relationship when they grow up.

Stand like mountain,
move like water.

- Ancient Taoist proverb