I am so glad I saw this. Perfectionism is exhausting and it takes away so much energy that should be used to just be happy and content with who we are. I can identify with Amy also. If only she could know that she is the best already.
I often think of people I have known who are doom and gloom. Nothing positive do they ever see. It has become a self-professng prophecy for them. When I surround myself with positive thoughts and people my life is so much better in the way I see everything.
kindness has become apart of me.It is how I treat every day I am out in public. I try to engage others in conversation or just with a smile. I believe God has helped me find a purpose. I get so much in return.
I remember being at a transcendental meditation seminar with 35 others "strangers" sitting around the table together. We were asked to meditate and during my meditation I was unaware of the presence of anyone else until I opened my eyes. Thoughts come and go randomly at first and then there is the silence. It is wonderful.
On May 22, 2018 Dianne wrote on Exhausting Quest For Perfection, by Brene Brown:
Jagdish, Your students are equally blessed to have you teach them what you know. It is so valuable. Thank you. Your comment meant a lot to me.