Being Asian

"The Equation that causes Heart abrasion (or Ingredients for a potion That causes a huge commotion)

Ingredients:
1 part of Confucian thought
1 part of Western thought
1 part incredibly high parental standards
1 part Model Minority

Toss into an unbreakable mixing bowl. With a blender, mixed at high speed for about 20 years.
Makes 1 large serving of Driven, Perfectionistic, Schizophrenic Young Person. Best served with side dish of kimchi, sushi, or jiao zi. Caution: sweet first bite may be followed by bitter aftertaste." - Following Jesus without dishonoring your parents

I think we should recognise the philosophy we are living (if you are not an asian, it may give some insights about your asian friends). Drive and perfectionism are so rooted in us Asians that we may not realize it (what I mean is not realizing the detrimental effects). We use them in our study and God's ministry. We continually strive for the best not realizing when we are heaping ourselves with unnecessary burdens. Jesus Christ has brought acceptance, grace, and forgiveness. We do not have to take the burden to become perfect and always on top of everything. We should learn to accept and expect failures, made by self and others. Be patient with one another.