Thursday, July 5, 2012

forty four

being happy is not always being perfect.
brene brown writes ‘healthy striving is self-focused ... how can I improve? perfectionism is other-focused ... what will they think? to overcome perfectionism we need to be able to acknowledge our vulnerabilities and practice self-compassion. our truest gifts are courage, compassion and connection.’

I turn to her words often. they comfort me. teach me. console me. reassure me. remind me. ‘there’s a crack in everything. that’s how the light gets in.’

peace.

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