Love this article: so many similarities! Well done for adding in not one but two habits. Where in France do you live? Lived in France Italy and Austria but love English too much.
Oh perfectionism, I know you. I like to think it’s a sign of self-respect. We know we’re capable of so much and we want only to demonstrate our best at all times.
But who are we trying to be perfect for?
Truth be told, no one notices us nearly as much as they notice themselves.
That’s the nature of the world. Everyone is self-centred. They don’t care. And if they do, we probably won’t sway them. Either we're perfect in their eyes and nothing we mess up will change that, or we’re imperfect and nothing we master will change it.
The difference between talents and gifts is interesting. I’ve also experienced the dead hand of perfectionism on my creativity, it’s a sneaky one, as is the link with play. I do my Freeform writing before I get up and before my morning cuppa, there’s something inherently creative about writing while in the space between sleeping and waking- capturing thoughts and ideas before they evaporate like the waking dream.
Nov 27, 2023·edited Nov 27, 2023Liked by Cristina Colli
I hear you Cristina. I too am a perfectionist and a rebel. I'm so glad that play is on your horizon. I bought Keri's book many moons ago for one of my kids and we did it together - so much fun. The observation between talents and gifts touched something in me - I'll ponder on that. Your Monday eve creative play meet ups sound lovely. I've done this in the past but not lately. Take care. x
An interesting post - the difference between 'talents and gifts' is food for thought. I hope your new habits are helping you to reconnect with your creativity. Have a great week, Cristina! :)
One of the most successful things I've done in my life is to embrace making small changes. A number of years ago I read a book that was about doing one thing different. These things have had a profound positive effect on my life. When you write about playing like a child you reminded me of how I used to love blowing bubbles. All it takes is dish washing soap and a straw. I may try it today.
I read this and your December post this evening you described so eloquently very similar thoughts to my own. The love of holiday anticipation and wonder and the current struggle with creative flow even your description of waking up early sounds like my story. thank you for sharing.
Love this article: so many similarities! Well done for adding in not one but two habits. Where in France do you live? Lived in France Italy and Austria but love English too much.
Oh perfectionism, I know you. I like to think it’s a sign of self-respect. We know we’re capable of so much and we want only to demonstrate our best at all times.
But who are we trying to be perfect for?
Truth be told, no one notices us nearly as much as they notice themselves.
That’s the nature of the world. Everyone is self-centred. They don’t care. And if they do, we probably won’t sway them. Either we're perfect in their eyes and nothing we mess up will change that, or we’re imperfect and nothing we master will change it.
Perfect is overrated. To repeat as a mantra!
The difference between talents and gifts is interesting. I’ve also experienced the dead hand of perfectionism on my creativity, it’s a sneaky one, as is the link with play. I do my Freeform writing before I get up and before my morning cuppa, there’s something inherently creative about writing while in the space between sleeping and waking- capturing thoughts and ideas before they evaporate like the waking dream.
I hear you Cristina. I too am a perfectionist and a rebel. I'm so glad that play is on your horizon. I bought Keri's book many moons ago for one of my kids and we did it together - so much fun. The observation between talents and gifts touched something in me - I'll ponder on that. Your Monday eve creative play meet ups sound lovely. I've done this in the past but not lately. Take care. x
An interesting post - the difference between 'talents and gifts' is food for thought. I hope your new habits are helping you to reconnect with your creativity. Have a great week, Cristina! :)
One of the most successful things I've done in my life is to embrace making small changes. A number of years ago I read a book that was about doing one thing different. These things have had a profound positive effect on my life. When you write about playing like a child you reminded me of how I used to love blowing bubbles. All it takes is dish washing soap and a straw. I may try it today.
I read this and your December post this evening you described so eloquently very similar thoughts to my own. The love of holiday anticipation and wonder and the current struggle with creative flow even your description of waking up early sounds like my story. thank you for sharing.