I personally don’t think holding yourself to an unattainable standard is that bad if it’s done in a healthy way. Striving towards an ideal keeps you disciplined and honest with yourself. (Man here who at least tries to achieve some goals that are probably unattainable).
I think accepting yourself is a big theme for Western audiences, and much of literature and social messaging to people involve a kernel of this theme. The movie itself wasn’t bad, but it reminds me of elements of Western personal ideals I don’t like so much.
Huge difference between unattainable standard and contradictory standards though. One is aspiring to be superhumanly great, the other is being confused about your own ideals.
I personally don’t think holding yourself to an unattainable standard is that bad if it’s done in a healthy way. Striving towards an ideal keeps you disciplined and honest with yourself. (Man here who at least tries to achieve some goals that are probably unattainable).
I think accepting yourself is a big theme for Western audiences, and much of literature and social messaging to people involve a kernel of this theme. The movie itself wasn’t bad, but it reminds me of elements of Western personal ideals I don’t like so much.
Huge difference between unattainable standard and contradictory standards though. One is aspiring to be superhumanly great, the other is being confused about your own ideals.