{"id":974,"date":"2007-01-17T10:34:28","date_gmt":"2007-01-17T17:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ourthoughts.ca\/2007\/01\/17\/perfectionism\/"},"modified":"2007-01-17T10:36:05","modified_gmt":"2007-01-17T17:36:05","slug":"perfectionism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourthoughts.ca\/2007\/01\/17\/perfectionism\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfectionism"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’d like to explore the concept of perfectionism. Sally introduced the theme here<\/a>. I think the topic of perfection requires much discussion and exploration. <\/p>\n

Is perfectionism something that we just one day reach after much aspiration. Perhaps a loud ‘boing’ sound permeates the air and we are deemed perfect. This would assume that it is a state that cannot be added upon and to me that just seems uninspired. <\/p>\n

At our enrichment meeting last week, the teacher was discussing goals and what deters us from attaining our resolutions. I made the observation that I think our desire for perfectionism often sabotages our goals. Que relief society president, rapid eye movement and uncomfortable squirming, “did she just say perfectionism sabotages us?” you could hear her brain screaming. I went on to say, “I think the worldy view of perfection is a dream killer, I think it assumes that turmoil or mess is bad. That any sin or hiccup in the process, tarnishes the effort and undermines the result.” Perfectionism assumes that every step we take MUST be the right one. If it is not, maybe you can achieve your goal, but poo poo on you, it wasn’t a perfect journey. <\/p>\n

I’m curious to hear your thoughts, doctrinal quotes, etc, on the topic of perfection. I have opinions…but no answers…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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