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I am joining Brene Brown's most awesome Perfect Protest in honor of her insightful book The Gifts of Imperfection. I look forward to reading it; she is such a beautiful and wise author.
Brene writes:
Being our best selves is about cultivating the courage to be vulnerable, authentic, and imperfect. Perfectionism, on the other hand, is the belief that if we live perfect, look perfect, and act perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame. It's that simple. Perfection is not about healthy striving or being our best, it's how we protect ourselves.
Word up.
Perfectionism led me to believe I was unworthy for not being enough as I am. Perfectionism put my own desires in the back seat for fear of what others might think. Perfectionsim provided me the perfect excuse to stay frozen, scared and silent for many years. Perfectionism can suck it.
I am replacing perfect with love. The kind of self love that allows me to step into courage, vulnerability and connection with the freedom to do so imperfectly.
I echo Brene's battle call: Authentic and messy is the new perfect.
Won't you join the protest too?
awww. this post is my favorite so far. this needs to be a battle cry, love is the perfect replacement.
Posted by: jenica | October 08, 2010 at 01:29 AM
yes! yes! yes!!!!!!!!
Posted by: jeanne | October 08, 2010 at 09:11 AM
Love it Stacey!!
Posted by: Rachel Bee | October 08, 2010 at 11:19 AM
Brilliant!
Posted by: Krista | October 09, 2010 at 02:36 PM
It really is a kind of Revolution!! Back in the day (ever watch MAD MEN!) we had to be perfect. Growing up in the 50's and early 60's your shoes,purse, bow in your hair had to match!!! Sandra Dee and the Gig, I was never going to be!
It was so fun when the late 60's hit and we could just let it hang out. The 70's then back to the 80's and everything matched again, even if it was semi boho, still had that tad of trying to 'fit in' somehow.
I am so very happy for the women of today. They empower each other, they talk of things that should be spoken.
For this I am a very grateful older woman!
Posted by: windylindy | October 09, 2010 at 04:05 PM
love you bunches....
Posted by: Trish | October 10, 2010 at 04:16 PM
perfectionism can take a flying f*ck.
Posted by: pixie | October 15, 2010 at 08:38 PM
And so, this post is PERFECT- especially the suck it part. ;) Off to make my own imperfect picture. ((hugs))
Posted by: Eileen | October 19, 2010 at 06:14 AM