The problem with seeking perfection is that it tends to be an all or nothing state of mind. If I can’t do it better than everyone else, if I’m going to show a flaw, I don’t do it at all. As a child, I tended to limit my activities with other kids because of my fear of not being as good as everyone else. As an adult, I’ve quit jobs because I was basically firing myself before someone else could even if in reality my job was probably secure.
My sponsor taught me that humility was recognizing that I don’t live in extremes. Sometimes I have to recognize that I may not be the best or the worst. Sometimes I’m average, and that’s okay. mediocrity can be acceptable and normal.
I have some amazing gifts. There are things I excel at. There’s always going to be someone better.
There are…
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