From personal experience, I have this theory that the Swiss invented perfectionism. Inheritance has given me the privilege of a Swiss passport and despite having this little red book that allows me into places with ease, it also came with the relentless pursuit of perfection.
What I discovered is that no matter how much I tried to get things lined up just right, in the perfect order, and at precisely the right time; things would inevitable decide to go their own way and do their own thing. It became exhausting and frustrating when I tried to get my ducks in a row, only to find that I have squirrels and they’re at a rave 🙂
It was also challenging at school and achieving what I thought would be the perfect results and would no doubt please the parents, only to find out that I can never meet their expectations. So I gave up on the expectations I had for myself and instead I wandered into the lonely lands of procrastination, resistance, and denial. It has been a long, hard road to find my way out, through forgiving myself for all I mistakenly thought was imperfect within me and in my life.
Procrastination is the bad habit of putting off until the day after tomorrow what should have been done the day before yesterday. – Napoleon Hill
The moment when I realised that everything is perfect as it is – in divine, right order – it was as if my soul breathed a sigh of relief. I have never looked back and regularly hang out with my squirrels at their rave!
Perfect meets Procrastinate is not happily ever after. Its a painful recipe for disaster.
Perfectionism. Such a powerful topic and a beautiful perspective. Thank you!
I am currently on the receiving end of not measuring up to the perfectionism of a loved one. And having to accept the divine order of their journey with love, compassion, and boundaries.
It’s the ones that are closest to us that are our most powerful mirrors. Sending you much love as you navigate this.