this is so good eliza. over the last couple of years, i've learned perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self- solitude is the enemy of well- being.
Hmm yes I’d agree with extreme self-solitude. The research on Loneliness is so compelling to your point here. Thank you for sharing and for being here🙏🏼
I’ve been thinking a lot about my own perfectionist tendencies lately, and your writing spoke to me in profound ways. Becoming a mother has forced me to confront perfectionism in myself and the world around me. It’s been uncomfortable at times, but I know deep down that it’s a layer I’m meant to shed as I walk through this life. I know that under the mask is a truer version of myself that, when given the chance, will flourish, will be more content and filled with joy, and will have the spaciousness to love her people and life so deeply that how could she not leave it better than she found it? Thank you for sharing your journey with us and for your touching words. ❤️
Sarah, thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful reflection. Reading your comment made me think of another reason why we pursue perfectionism...for protection. Protection from perceived threats that perhaps developed earlier in life but are no longer needed. Sounds like you're doing the very hard and necessary work of shedding those layers of protection so you can show up with more authenticity and love for your people.
Resonate with this SO MUCH
We're in this wild creative life together, my friend!
this is so good eliza. over the last couple of years, i've learned perfectionism is the enemy of creation, as extreme self- solitude is the enemy of well- being.
Hmm yes I’d agree with extreme self-solitude. The research on Loneliness is so compelling to your point here. Thank you for sharing and for being here🙏🏼
I’ve been thinking a lot about my own perfectionist tendencies lately, and your writing spoke to me in profound ways. Becoming a mother has forced me to confront perfectionism in myself and the world around me. It’s been uncomfortable at times, but I know deep down that it’s a layer I’m meant to shed as I walk through this life. I know that under the mask is a truer version of myself that, when given the chance, will flourish, will be more content and filled with joy, and will have the spaciousness to love her people and life so deeply that how could she not leave it better than she found it? Thank you for sharing your journey with us and for your touching words. ❤️
Sarah, thank you so much for sharing your thoughtful reflection. Reading your comment made me think of another reason why we pursue perfectionism...for protection. Protection from perceived threats that perhaps developed earlier in life but are no longer needed. Sounds like you're doing the very hard and necessary work of shedding those layers of protection so you can show up with more authenticity and love for your people.