tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post5635261206486329497..comments2023-09-23T01:05:48.254-07:00Comments on avec la fleur: my biggest problemjasminehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00081876926389855583noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-69177941479050871902009-07-29T12:05:31.989-07:002009-07-29T12:05:31.989-07:00so very inspiring.
i'm having one of those i ...so very inspiring.<br /><br />i'm having one of those i want to be perfect moments today, and it's not quite turning out the way i want.<br /><br />thanks for the encouragement to remember how blessed i am.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17588052397864149916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-63634063254961236472009-07-23T10:22:17.676-07:002009-07-23T10:22:17.676-07:00Oh my, if that isn't the constant struggle of ...Oh my, if that isn't the constant struggle of our lives? Sometimes I think maybe that is the meaning of life - finding a way to be content in the here & now, not imagining life to better in the "future" where everything is perfect (aka Martha Stewart house, etc).maijanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-42810728503673152022009-07-20T18:11:42.908-07:002009-07-20T18:11:42.908-07:00Girlie, I know exactly what you mean. My life exa...Girlie, I know exactly what you mean. My life exactly! That's something I've been working on for quite some time. Let me know if you figure it out!jdavissquaredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01911942484823419064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-70716730880795301882009-07-20T13:55:51.167-07:002009-07-20T13:55:51.167-07:00I know exactly what you mean. I feel this way all...I know exactly what you mean. I feel this way all the time, but it's funny because my house is a mess and I'm behind on everything, and I can't cook... basically I'm a contradiction to what I strive for. I think life is enough, just how it is. If only I could let go... if only you could let go and we could both just be happy with life as is!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12844615203357687068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-88518139729289695662009-07-18T18:06:30.564-07:002009-07-18T18:06:30.564-07:00this list. this, in an of itself--this aknowledgem...this list. this, in an of itself--this aknowledgement--this is perfectionmeg feehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16588092985523441189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-56365622328714796212009-07-17T09:53:20.382-07:002009-07-17T09:53:20.382-07:00"perfect pursuits"- I like that...
It i..."perfect pursuits"- I like that...<br /><br />It is so very easy to get wrapped up in thoughts of better times ahead. I'm 100% guilty of this as well. It's so nice to stop and enjoy the moment, but I have to definitely make a conscious effort to do this...Kimberly Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13506972899250101047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-91842958871330171832009-07-17T09:03:01.480-07:002009-07-17T09:03:01.480-07:00I was always taught, You are perfect just as you a...I was always taught, You are perfect just as you are, at every stage of life, as long as you keep growing. Like a flower is perfect at every stage (even when the bulbs are quietly sleeping), as long as it keeps blossoming. <br /><br />p.s. I love it when bloggers get real about life and ignite uplifting discussions in the comments! We all need to be reminded we are not alone in our struggles.kimbirdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02933291126592725297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-67371212430836179702009-07-17T07:18:47.813-07:002009-07-17T07:18:47.813-07:00WOW.
Are you sure you didn't just describe me?...WOW.<br />Are you sure you didn't just describe me?!<br />Haha, but seriously, I TOTALLY feel you!<br />It's a daily struggle.<br />I think the hardest part is recognizing the impediments to happiness, and once we do that we can more effectively tackle them!<br />I'm workin on it!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601221689079367397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-59013418312915750932009-07-17T07:14:32.638-07:002009-07-17T07:14:32.638-07:00i used to have really high expectations - thinking...i used to have really high expectations - thinking that will make me happy - but after huge disappointments, i've learned to settle and appreciate what i have now. Maybe it's good or maybe it is bad but at least i am happy. Happy Friday lovely!freeteymehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00209751065404843724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-28961408893000975852009-07-17T03:42:13.921-07:002009-07-17T03:42:13.921-07:00Jasmine, thank you for writing this post! I can co...Jasmine, thank you for writing this post! I can completely completely relate to this. Although I've never put it into words, my quest for perfection sometimes takes over my quest to be happy in the moment. It's so difficult to just be happy at the present time, and to accept if things don't go the perfect way...they're usually better because of that anyway! Thanks again, you put my feelings into such a nice succint post.Life Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11553768639092122278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-20144155403206607862009-07-16T23:00:11.478-07:002009-07-16T23:00:11.478-07:00Jasmine,
I can totally commiserate. I am an open...Jasmine,<br /><br />I can totally commiserate. I am an open perfectionist. It's something I constantly struggle with. Some day are better than other. Check out an entry I wrote on my blog regarding perfectionism. I think it might help you in the manner it helped me.<br /><br />http://theinfinitemadness.blogspot.com/2009/06/wabi-sabi.html<br /><br />Warmest Regards,<br /><br />AshleyAshleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08519883173197312838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-35302826116522817092009-07-16T22:18:01.955-07:002009-07-16T22:18:01.955-07:00Remember Darling, Tomorrow never comes...for it is...Remember Darling, Tomorrow never comes...for it is always today...<br />You are perfect, with perfect body,hair,skin,grammar,vocabulary,home,pursuits,days,progress,success,love, happiness...all you have NOW is perfect for you in this moment.<br />Perfect is the word, you are the action....enjoy the action (you) of today!! Love and LightAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-77566528599911743202009-07-16T21:03:20.671-07:002009-07-16T21:03:20.671-07:00I love that line in "The Hours" where Me...I love that line in "The Hours" where Meryl Streep's character says to her daughter that when she was first married, she thought, "This is the beginning of happiness." She said, she wished she had known, "It turns out, that was happiness." I hope you can enjoy these moments because someday you'll look back and think how happy you were and didn't even realize it. Your imperfection is perfection, my lovely.<br /><br />PS) I got that swim suit in the mail today!!! Thank you! I LOVE IT!kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04016226496226581236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-58213812543131961772009-07-16T20:43:22.662-07:002009-07-16T20:43:22.662-07:00Take comfort in these comments. So many people hav...Take comfort in these comments. So many people have the same struggles that you do. I try to remember that because it helps me feel a little less crazy and a little more hopeful that I'll work my way through it.Brittanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692984513903377686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-26194753272510722032009-07-16T20:21:47.854-07:002009-07-16T20:21:47.854-07:00oh, ditto. xo.oh, ditto. xo.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11428782801773068211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-60227799237699186132009-07-16T19:12:15.007-07:002009-07-16T19:12:15.007-07:00(: I guess contentment is the hardest thing to see...(: I guess contentment is the hardest thing to seek. just because! But don't worry, we're all learning! (: <3 xxAdelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14866388426470275546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-8732655360370168662009-07-16T18:54:08.866-07:002009-07-16T18:54:08.866-07:00Sigh -- I TOTALLY understand.
It's hard to be ...Sigh -- I TOTALLY understand.<br />It's hard to be a perfectionist -- but sometime, yes, you just have to be happy with the now!Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05248779047139738858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-11244544315517450562009-07-16T18:52:24.275-07:002009-07-16T18:52:24.275-07:00hi real quick.
two things come to mind.
that per...hi real quick.<br /><br />two things come to mind.<br /><br />that perhaps, we were designed to crave perfection and the next to aim us towards heaven? maybe thats over-spiritualizing . . . <br /><br />and yes, contentment in present circumstances. i think that's a discipline worth practicing. to combat our natural inclination to let anticipation rob us of the joy we could be taking in the present. there's got to be a balance.<br /><br />i think you're great.<br /><br />amen.cara.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16121050946658225167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-64912226709784886992009-07-16T18:31:50.448-07:002009-07-16T18:31:50.448-07:00I completely relate to this beautiful piece of wri...I completely relate to this beautiful piece of writing.<br />'perfect pursuits' struck a chord.<br />MAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-81577331566518721852009-07-16T18:06:17.891-07:002009-07-16T18:06:17.891-07:00Yes, be happy NOW! In this moment. I had a huge ey...Yes, be happy NOW! In this moment. I had a huge eye opener this week. One of my good friends boyfriend went missing. And I can't imagine her pain. I can't imagine hearing from Alex, kissing him goodbye, then all of a sudden not knowing where he is, where he's sleeping, if he's ok, not being able to call and hear his voice. It makes me cry just thinking about it. So be happy in this moment, with the people that surround you, because you don't know when that will be taken away... <br /><br />And please pray for his safe return.The Lewicutt'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12165951965661005884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-6641908403784399962009-07-16T18:03:44.226-07:002009-07-16T18:03:44.226-07:00hmmm...this sounds like somebody else that i know....hmmm...this sounds like somebody else that i know...<br />myself.<br />i think that it helps when you know that others are perfectionists too. i am always looking for the better in myself...which can be good, but is often bad (like you said) when you can't live in the now<br />working on it now.<br />thanks for your blog...it cheers me up everyday<br />emmaemmaraehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01160228946516529202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-30996994103829308392009-07-16T17:57:15.465-07:002009-07-16T17:57:15.465-07:00so true!! I'm the same way. Always setting mys...so true!! I'm the same way. Always setting myself up for disappointment. I need to learn to enjoy the present for what it is.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07303487463979785469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-71656226695384492712009-07-16T17:48:10.882-07:002009-07-16T17:48:10.882-07:00i like this...i seek perfection as well...although...i like this...i seek perfection as well...although i am to accept that which i cannot change...i have accepted i will never look the way i wish nor have that perfect pre baby bod again...here is to being happy now!!!brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08916630221437242089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-12698320074465633292009-07-16T17:42:16.203-07:002009-07-16T17:42:16.203-07:00i have a similar thing- i always live in fast forw...i have a similar thing- i always live in fast forward, thinking about whats to come- and forget to live in the present. and just enjoyKathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825499605116840387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1499952934596280848.post-30434603421975078692009-07-16T17:28:43.745-07:002009-07-16T17:28:43.745-07:00you seem perfect to me! :)and amen, i know what yo...you seem perfect to me! :)and amen, i know what you're going through. for the most part i'm happy, but i'm always envisioning this life where i'll be doing something different "someday". i want to make NOW my "someday".Maddiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053585936320580266noreply@blogger.com