Mindfulness and perfectionism

[eelsalad]

Yesterday my therapist and I were talking about my perfectionism, which has reared its ugly head again. I was so frustrated I had tears in my eyes. I mean, I have been working on my perfectionism for over a decade, and here it was! AGAIN! I told her it felt like I kept ripping out all the crabgrass in my yard, but because I wasn't getting every

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[autumnalmonk]

Hello. I wandered here from mutual friends f-lists, having recognized your name. Then I find we have several friends in common, and over half your interests are commonalities as well.

This post was the clincher though: I've been wrestling with something quite similar myself after some experiences proved that what I thought were wounds long-ago healed are still there and capable of being re-opened. The work does indeed continue on...

I've taken the liberty of adding you to my f-list and wanted to introduce myself. Please feel free to wander over to my journal and return the favor is you are so inclined.

[eelsalad]

Hiya! Thanks for the add. I see we do indeed run in similar circles. :) I have added you back, and look forward to getting to know you.