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1/17/2005
I've been thinking a lot about perfectionism and pushing vs. pulling in my life thanks to recent conversations with a client. Sometimes I can get rigid and aggravated with change of plans. I have this perfect picture of how things are supposed to go and then when it doesn't I get down on myself.Especially at the beginning of a new year. I want so much and I want it now. And perfectly. :) I can push myself too hard. I think it's that eldest child syndrome.
Then I remember again that I don't have to be perfect. Life doesn't have to be perfect. And to be open in the moment because the moment is where life happens anyway.
Today was going to be really productive. During my quiet time, I was reminded in my journaling and reading to relax a little. So when my husband says lets stay in bed and cuddle and watch a movie I smiled and said yes. Then after a client chat I said yes to lunch out together. And they were real yeses. Not "I will, but I'd rather be doing something else" yeses. I was flowing with the day and being happy all the while.
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posted by Beth Dargis on 1/17/2005 11:08:00 PM | ⊗