I’m back.
And I’m excited.
The #aweekwithoutperfect experiment went well (if you call
stripping away a barrier you never knew existed, much less to what extent, that
protected you but not really because it actually makes life a little dull “well”),
and its lessons stuck with me.
- I paid more attention to my thoughts. (Positive thinking.)
- I re-assessed friendships. (Emotional labor.)
- I sought out deeper conversations. (Vulnerability.)
- I tried new activities. (Failure.)
- I analyzed what I think I’ve been told to want versus what I know makes me happy. (Motivation.)
- I observed my grudges. (Forgiveness.)
- I followed my gut. (Action.)
- I vocalized my wants and needs. (Self-leadership.)
- I saw my distaste for others as its true reflection of my own disappointments. (Perception.)
- I confronted excuses. (Adulting.)
- I realized how many expectations I thought I had to meet. (Inferiority.)
- I right-sized expectations. (Frustration.)
- I stopped attributing malicious intent to others’ behavior. (Judgmental.)
- I embraced what I have, not what I don’t have. (Gratitude.)
- I realized that it’s not personal – whatever it is. (Spotlight effect.)
- I let go of things that weighed me down. (Minimalism.)
- I set out without a plan. (Creativity.)
- I love how unique I am. (Acceptance.)
- I allowed myself to feel joy. (Being present.)
- I addressed discomfort before my head could spin up stories. (Crucial conversations.)
- I breathed deeply. (Air.)
- I had fun. (Truth.)
- I surprised my anger. (Compassion.)
- I didn't try to be anyone else. (Comparison.)
- I believe that I can live my truth. (Joy.)
- I allowed my emotions to express themselves. (Peace.)
- I preserved quiet time. (Restoration.)
- I smiled during good times. (Happiness.)
Observing the perfectionism, chipping away at its barrier,
and letting some light in to my heart chakra lead to a path of growth I had
only read about. Affirmations don’t work when they are just covering up stinky
trash, and my trash stunk (stinks) of shame, anger, and inferiority.
I am unstuck.
