Comments on Peel the Onion: Perils of Perfectionism

good post , however as you talk about the social c...

2010-08-27T02:58:57.824-07:00

good post , however as you talk about the social context which leads to a certain kind of behavior being celebrated from childhood , there are and will be exceptions . However a large part of what we create is largely a need to differentiate on trivial issues. Maybe our mindless rote education and the symbols which we celebrate as a society has a lot to do with this .....

All so true. For me the best approach to living is...

2010-08-20T09:36:54.661-07:00

All so true. For me the best approach to living is gratitude. When I open to gratitude in the moment then the desire to strive for a more "perfect" moment subsides...and right now,this, what ever this happens to be is enough.

Actually perfection should be initiated to fill th...

2010-08-20T08:52:10.073-07:00

Actually perfection should be initiated to fill the self first rather than seeking approval of the world outside.Everything of the world is relative.So there is not point in exhausting oneself beyond the limit.

Why should we look for the appreciation and praise...

2010-08-20T03:14:12.291-07:00

Why should we look for the appreciation and praise from other people who are hungry for these themselves , did we cared of these when we truly enjoyed our moments. Recently I started believing...., just to flow with time and enjoy its moments with them I truly love and who truly care for me. Not to try hard and to change things and manage future. I really don't care about high pedestals , its just growing old with ability to enjoy like a child.

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2010-08-20T03:13:25.947-07:00

Capitalism and fairness dont go together.! Like i...

2010-08-19T20:07:08.548-07:00

Capitalism and fairness dont go together.!

Like it or not, that is exactly why so many people are stressed.Those who accept the reality can deal with it better.For those who dont they keep on fighting the system.
We as a society are designed to have a high need for approval. It is not enough that you do good work - it s only when someone else tells you that it is a good job is when you feel good. And if you dont subscribe to this - then you are a rebel.

That's why I say, the risk in being outstanding....is that you risk standing out.!

Stress is the biggest cause of ill health and agin...

2010-08-19T10:14:26.447-07:00

Stress is the biggest cause of ill health and aging. Achievements should be made on the bases of desires, and not only with fun and enjoyment but also casually. Casual living should be the new mantra for people today.