The moment I realized that my perfectionism was holding me back, that I was wasting opportunities because I wanted to wait for the right time... that was my wake-up call. I was 27. Fast forward a year later, and while I'm certainly not completely going with the flow, I've been more willing to explore the unknown.
I love the connection you've made here around sitting with mystery and embracing imperfection, two things that have been heavy on my mind lately — except I'm only just now starting to make the connection. The unknown is an imperfect space to navigate, unpredictable and liminal. Moving through uncertainty, we have to release control, release knowing, release expectation in much the same way we have to do when unraveling perfectionism. Thank you for this reflection. Your words are profoundly meaningful!
"If everything really is fragile & resilient, impatient & divine, perfect & in need of work - what does it mean to take this at face value? For me, it means not just addressing that I am a recovering perfectionist, but welcoming the opportunity to become an Imperfectionist."
This is so resonant -- the truth of all things, a welcome chance to forgo perfectionism, to release the grip, to let the mystery be a mystery. Thank you for this piece <3
Really love your article.
The moment I realized that my perfectionism was holding me back, that I was wasting opportunities because I wanted to wait for the right time... that was my wake-up call. I was 27. Fast forward a year later, and while I'm certainly not completely going with the flow, I've been more willing to explore the unknown.
Applauding you as you take your steps toward the unknown.
I love the connection you've made here around sitting with mystery and embracing imperfection, two things that have been heavy on my mind lately — except I'm only just now starting to make the connection. The unknown is an imperfect space to navigate, unpredictable and liminal. Moving through uncertainty, we have to release control, release knowing, release expectation in much the same way we have to do when unraveling perfectionism. Thank you for this reflection. Your words are profoundly meaningful!
Thank you so much, Hannah, so grateful this resonates & helps explore the liminal!
wow, this collection of thoughts and feelings and generous words makes it feel several degrees warmer and softer in “The Void TM” today 🕳️🖤
Whew – love that The Void TM is softening around you today! What a sweetness to imagine.
"impatient & divine"......."tentative"......thank you for this!
"If everything really is fragile & resilient, impatient & divine, perfect & in need of work - what does it mean to take this at face value? For me, it means not just addressing that I am a recovering perfectionist, but welcoming the opportunity to become an Imperfectionist."
This is so resonant -- the truth of all things, a welcome chance to forgo perfectionism, to release the grip, to let the mystery be a mystery. Thank you for this piece <3
Thank you for this, Christie. To release the grip, yes, yes, a deep exhale there.