Curiosity

Here’s a secret about me:  I’m a recovering perfectionist.  I’ve typically been hard on myself,  from pressuring myself to make good grades to believing that I had to be good at everything I do.

You know I love me some good inspirational quotes (hence this blog and the development of “The Quiet Whisper”), and I often gather quotes that bring me life wisdom.  So this quote introduced me to the idea of being curious about things, which has begun to soften the lines around my perfectionism.  Coming at things with a sense of playfulness has revolutionized my art.  Instead of stifling my creativity, it seems to have liberated me to have fun!

I’m working on extending this to my everyday endeavors, and now that I think about it, it pretty much translates into living in the moment, which is the only way to live of beautiful life.  I’m learning I can’t control everything, and I am working day-by-day to become more present so that I can see beauty no matter what life serves up.

Question:  Do you tend to be a perfectionist?

Food For Thought:  When you think of being curious and playful (instead of having to be perfect), how does it feel in your body?  Does it make you feel lighter or freer?

Challenge:  What if you take one thing today (maybe it’s doing the dishes or anything that you do on a regular basis), and try doing it with a sense of curiosity?  Pay attention to your senses as you do this everyday task.  Remind yourself that it doesn’t have to be perfect.  When you’re finished with the task, just notice how you’re feeling in your body.  Do you feel lighter or freer?