Perfictionist, anyone?
Having lived most of my life raveled up in the world of a perfectionist (in my mind), I have come to know the anguish and anxiety that comes from this perspective. In this space, the words “I should have” are playing in an automatic replay mode that is too common for comfort. Sure, being a perfectionist has driven me in many areas of my life and this “push” has contributed to my growth and development. But the toll of this mindset is also noticeable; having gone unchecked, the perfectionist begins to ignore a crucial aspect of the yogic path – ‘Ahimsa’, the self observation of non-violence and compassion towards others and ourselves. When I drive myself so much and beat myself down when perfection is not reached than I am not living ‘ahimsa’ towards myself. Likely, the result is the same when we expect so high from others around us.
