Those individuals commonly described as "perfectionists" are often the movers and shakers of society; the people who get things done—the creators, the managers, the organizers, the responsible people.
The Christian Science description of man as God's image may seem difficult to comprehend for individuals not aware of the absolute fact that there is only one creation—spiritual, perfect, and eternal.
As a very small child I had great faith in the power of God and prayer, and can recall many times when my mother was ill that I would pray on my knees at her bedside for her recovery.