Painful Perfection

From my garden

How do I get free?

To escape being a slave to perfectionism

 you need to understand and challenge 

the underlying beliefs  that drive us 

to get "things right".

Perfectionists think that their beliefs

are indeed,FACTS

For an example:

"If I make a mistake

it will be catastrophic."

Get into the habit of challenging 

these thoughts with a reality check.

Take note of when you make a mistake-

or something was not quite right.......

Did your feared outcome come to fruition? 

Replace this kind of thinking of being "perfect"

with the realistic thought "I will do my best".

This can be frightening at first.

But make a start on setting realistic standards.

Remember: they are there to help you to do your best.

This way you won't lose the things that mean the most to you-

relationships, leisure time, good health.

Good luck! It will take practice. Eventually things will improve.

Good Health Magazine ( Jennifer Garth)

 

 

 

 

Different Needs

 

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Sometimes people's needs.......

 

People don't always need our advice.

 Sometimes what people need is

a hand to hold,an ear to listen and hear,

and an understanding, and loving heart.

....... are not we perceive them to be.

  

My word for today is "LISTEN!"

Finding God everywhere

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From Singapore

God In You...

I looked for God in the

clouds on high,

where angels dance

in the far off sky.

I searched above

on the wings of a prayer,

but still I didn't

find him there.

But then I turned and....

  ....saw Him every place,

in every act of kindness,

and on every smiling face.

I found Him in

my child so fair,

and in each smile

that says to me "I care."

I found Him in

each gifted hand,

and in every caring heart

that understands.

I found Him in the

humble .

I found him in the wise,

and I found Him in

my true love's eyes.

For far below the sky of blue,

He lives in every heart

that's kind and true,

and so, of course, my dear friends and family....

....I found God in you.

                                          passionup page. com

 

 

 

Food for the journey

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A recipe for sustenance on the way.....

1 cup of confidence:

  1 cup of love;

In a pan of happiness

Mix the above;

 Add a pinch of tenderness,

1 tablespoon of trust:

Stir well in the sunshine,

 Roll out a loving crust,

Flour with contentment,

 Keep all free from strife,

Fill with understanding, 

And bake well for all your life. 

Stay well equipped to continue the journey with strength.

 

Do unto others......

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Practice what you preach....

 

Sometimes it is easier to tell others
 how to live their life
 than  it is to follow and practice it ourselves.

 

 

The Magic of LOVE!

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LOVE is not selfish.
It is understanding and kind.
 It observes with the heart
and never with the mind.
Love is the purpose 
that each person seeks - 
Love is the language 
that each person speaks.
 Love can't be purchased
it is without price
and perfectly free....
Love like pure magic,
is a sweet mystery.

Helen Steiner Rice