Comments on: It’s a Wonderful (Imperfect) Life

By: Cha Cha

Cha Cha — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:29:38 +0000

You an' me? Cut from the same cloth. It's like being a little kid – it's so confusing being rewarded for behavior part of the time and then punished for it the other. Perfectionism? You are a cruel mistress!

Thanks for sharing …

By: Rochelle

Rochelle — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 01:37:18 +0000

Excellent post! And thanks for using the word persnickety :) - I'm glad I'm not the only one who likes that word, LOL.

I'm a professional proofreader too and I love it. Glad to have found a fellow nerd. :)

Thanks for sharing this book with us!!

By: Jenn Calling Home

Jenn Calling Home — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 02:11:41 +0000

When things are out of control I try to remain calm and go into problem-solving mode. It does no good to panic and freak out.

By: Hip Mama

Hip Mama — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:57:42 +0000

I really appreciate this post...and i'm gonna check out the rest of the tour!

How do I deal? I usually freak out!

:)

By: Joan C. Webb

Joan C. Webb — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:22:35 +0000

Good Saturday Morning, Mary and all those who have already left comments. Thanks for sharing your stories. Love them.

Yes, it IS an ongoing journey as we cease "trying too hard to make it all just right." May we all be gentle with ourselves and others as we move intentionally into living a new, more realistic way of living--and partnering with God for excellence.

Mary, thanks for hosting the 11th stop on the Wonderful (Imperfect) Life BLOG TOUR!
Relief blessings,
Joan

By: Paula Jean

Paula Jean — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:37:43 +0000

This post was exactly what I needed to read today!

I had "one of those weeks" where I realized *again* that my natural tendency is to try to control things. Especially when I have NO ability to control the situation.

We had a reorganization announced at work on Tuesday. Personally, I think the changes are going to help matters. But, I apparently had some discomfort with them, because I acted out when I encountered another perfectionist on my team expressing her opinions about the change (opinions that were 180 degrees from mine). Instead of letting her express herself, I tried to make my point by talking over her and talking louder and louder. I'm not proud of this.

My discomfort with the way I acted prompted a full week of soul searching about my perfectionist ways. Ugh.

:) It's a good thing it's Saturday and I can take the weekend to be nice to myself and regroup! It's a journey, right? We don't have to be perfect to enjoy it!

By: chelleybutton

chelleybutton — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:27:18 +0000

I really like that verse. :)

My aunt once asked me, "Why would you expect things to go as you expect?" (something like that anyway:) It's always stuck with me, b/c it's a very good point (not that I always follow it though, of course;).

By: Hillary @ The Other Mama

Hillary @ The Other Mama — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 13:00:13 +0000

A blog tour? How much fun!

And I'm sure you know that I can't relate AT ALL to this.
Hardy har har.
Let's see- this week let's go with my new workout. I started this new workout that everyone raves about and they really push you. AS IN, push you till you might cry.
I did push ups Thursday morning (70 of them- for the love) in with lots of other things. And Friday my arms couldn't move. Literally. Couldn't. Move.
So, I have been taking pain pills (lovely, huh) and doing a big bunch of nothing. Good thing I didn't have to do anything!

Even better- Jason came home sick on Thursday about an hour before I was headed to a meeting that I was leading (had the food agendas and am in charge). He is gray and about to pass out and I'm walking out the door. Peachy?!
So I called in my lovely neighbor to come watch him and play with the kids.
Talk about feeling out of control! I'm so thankful I had someone to call!!
And would love to read that book- sounds like what I need!