I was raised German-Catholic. Fun was not allowed until the work was done - which was seldom. Actually, life revolved around work. I think it's time to develop a new perspective.
The discussion about fear of failure and the need to be perfect is hitting oh so close to home. In my "ponderings", I'm beginning to see that, at least for me, they are two sides of the same coin. My fear of failure is driving me toward the need to be perfect. Why I fear failure rather than accepting it as a part of life and an opportunity to learn is a question for which I don't yet have an answer. Since I'm actually a year ahead of the oldest baby boomers, guess I ought to start giving it some serious thought.
TerriM (anonymous) says...
I was raised German-Catholic. Fun was not allowed until the work was done - which was seldom. Actually, life revolved around work. I think it's time to develop a new perspective.
On Holy-days
August 10, 2007 at 10:04 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TerriM (anonymous) says...
The discussion about fear of failure and the need to be perfect is hitting oh so close to home. In my "ponderings", I'm beginning to see that, at least for me, they are two sides of the same coin. My fear of failure is driving me toward the need to be perfect. Why I fear failure rather than accepting it as a part of life and an opportunity to learn is a question for which I don't yet have an answer. Since I'm actually a year ahead of the oldest baby boomers, guess I ought to start giving it some serious thought.
On Consider yourself a beautiful gift, no matter what the wrapping
January 15, 2007 at 4:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )