FLAWLESS

“All perfectionism is, is the 20-ton shield that we carry around hoping that it’ll keep us from being hurt when in truth it keeps us from being seen.”

I received an email from a meditation app that I use (Liberate) and this quote was in there as part of an interview between Brene Brown and Oprah. I did not watch or listen to the interview, so I am not sure exactly who to quote but talk about putting feelings into words..

Most of my adult life I have been a self-proclaimed perfectionist. It was brought to my attention that calling myself a perfectionist was nothing more than an excuse. And when I faced it, I realized it to be true. Calling myself a perfectionist was a way for me to avoid accountability, a way for me to talk myself out of taking chances and me betting against myself.

Many of us go through walks of life where we feel as though we are expected to do things a certain way. Naturally, when working for someone or attending school and situations as such there are expectations set that are to be met if not exceeded. However, expectations are not the building blocks of being perfect. Perfectionism is an illusion.

We are criticized, non-constructively, for doing wrong or having different views especially in this social media age. Many can say they don’t care what others think, but I see that as a 20-ton shield as well. There is a healthy, happy medium between pleasing others and living for yourself. Those that find it live in true happiness… good luck!