We have the need to be accepted and to be loved by others, but we cannot accept and love ourselves. The more self-love we have, the less we will experience self-abuse. Self-abuse comes from self-rejection, and self-rejection comes from having an image of what it means to be perfect and never measuring up to that ideal. Our image of perfection is the reason we reject ourselves the way we are, and why we don't accept others the way they are.
-- Don Miguel Ruiz
The maxim Nothing but perfection may be spelled Paralysis.
-- Winston Churchill
After enough mirror gazing, we all develop our cosmic sense of humor. We no longer try to be perfect, or try to get all our work done in time. We become content with whatever life brings. Just to deal with what comes up without crucifying ourselves or others is enough of a challenge.
-- Paul Ferrini
Good enough never is.
-- Debbi Fields
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"Never argue with an idiot... They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience..."
Oh, grant me the serenity to accept Phil, the courage to deal with him the way he is, and the wisdom to know when to loosen my hands from around his throat.....
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"Never argue with an idiot... They'll drag you down to their level and beat you with experience..."
The perfectionist get no joy from life or anything he does since only God can create perfection. I used to find fault in everything I made or did, when it was pointed out that I might be a perfectionist my reply was I can't be everything I make is crap, exactly. No my best is good enough for me and my higher power. Bob.
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Work like you don't need the money
Love like you've never been hurt, and
dance like no one is watching.
CoonCat....you ole dog!! Been missing you on here....hope all is well...
I visit here everyday, but I don't post if I feel I don't have something to add and often someone else has already posted what I might have said. Going good Phill except the heat out here in Central California. Bob.
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Work like you don't need the money
Love like you've never been hurt, and
dance like no one is watching.
