Although fifteen years ahead of you in age, I am only five years ahead of you in discovering the true meaning of peace. I'll add one more element, if I may, which is the realization that more often than not, good enough is good enough. If not today, then tomorrow. If not this year, then next. Relaxing self expectations can also bring a sense of that peace, and the opportunity to look around us at the people we choose to hold in our lives, and realize they are the ones we love most deeply.
I love this, Ste. Until we start to let go of these things—self expectations, perfectionism, striving, anxiety—we don’t realize how much space they are taking up in our hearts and minds. And how they are crowding out the things we want—like spending time with dear friends. Love you. 😘
Although fifteen years ahead of you in age, I am only five years ahead of you in discovering the true meaning of peace. I'll add one more element, if I may, which is the realization that more often than not, good enough is good enough. If not today, then tomorrow. If not this year, then next. Relaxing self expectations can also bring a sense of that peace, and the opportunity to look around us at the people we choose to hold in our lives, and realize they are the ones we love most deeply.
I love this, Ste. Until we start to let go of these things—self expectations, perfectionism, striving, anxiety—we don’t realize how much space they are taking up in our hearts and minds. And how they are crowding out the things we want—like spending time with dear friends. Love you. 😘
Wonderful writing, Rachel. Thank you for this!
Thank you, Sandy!
Yes, it resonates, Rachel🙏
I am so glad. 💜