tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post8344351302224401221..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: 5 FANTASTIC QUOTES ON NOT BEING PERFECTLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-85853376156328652952018-08-29T07:45:51.946+08:002018-08-29T07:45:51.946+08:00I love the 5th one - we don't always need the ...I love the 5th one - we don't always need the latest and greatest everything to be happy! Thanks for sharing with us at The Blogger's Pit Stop! Roseann from This Autoimmune LifeRoseann Hamptonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05187230687869939327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-17306149908639156182018-08-26T00:55:05.184+08:002018-08-26T00:55:05.184+08:00Thanks for this..I'm having an "off"...Thanks for this..I'm having an "off" week where nothing went as it should have. I have to rest in the fact that I did the best I could!Mariah Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02976515046492876601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-34334621115074163862018-08-25T11:32:18.285+08:002018-08-25T11:32:18.285+08:00I don't think it disappears either Molly - we ...I don't think it disappears either Molly - we just get better at recognizing it and correcting ourselves - and choosing to be kinder to ourselves - and I think quotes like these are great reminders. Thanks for pinning them xLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-48889121165914823982018-08-24T03:14:25.567+08:002018-08-24T03:14:25.567+08:00Well... I am obviously pinning these to add to my ...Well... I am obviously pinning these to add to my daily affirmations! I like to think of myself as a 'recovering" perfectionist. I don't think the struggle ever completely disappears.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08414201637917215413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-66296725526149646792018-08-23T11:40:38.343+08:002018-08-23T11:40:38.343+08:00I always thought that being a perfectionist was a ...I always thought that being a perfectionist was a good thing Denyse - it's only in recent years that I realized how wrong I was - and it is so liberating to let go of those thoughts and move into contentment and just giving things my best shot :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-69256337339354683362018-08-23T11:39:32.832+08:002018-08-23T11:39:32.832+08:00Thanks Christie - I'm glad you enjoyed them - ...Thanks Christie - I'm glad you enjoyed them - and I hope they give people something to think about and to cut themselves a little bit of slack :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-46719906535460847692018-08-23T11:38:48.446+08:002018-08-23T11:38:48.446+08:00I think people who expect to be happy every waking...I think people who expect to be happy every waking moment are often the people who are most disappointed with their lives Leslie. Once you realize that life is a series of ups and downs and flat spots then you learn to be content and to know that "this too shall pass" and the good times will roll around again. It's so much better to live with that idea isn't it?Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-62199639841789954762018-08-23T11:37:18.221+08:002018-08-23T11:37:18.221+08:00I think people like the term "broken" be...I think people like the term "broken" because it implies that there is a magic "fix" for it - and we all know that life is about gradually learning to accept ourselves (complete with flaws etc) and working on being the best version of ourself we can be. I think it takes a few decades of life experience to figure that out Brenda - one of the benefits of that wisdom we're all slowly getting!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-28704074491899377942018-08-23T11:35:19.094+08:002018-08-23T11:35:19.094+08:00I love how we all relate to a quote about being co...I love how we all relate to a quote about being content with our lives Suzanne - it's an indication of what life has taught us and the fact that we're not as susceptible to the media's idea of perfect lives anymore - wisdom at its best :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-33560955576546779502018-08-23T11:33:51.222+08:002018-08-23T11:33:51.222+08:00Ahhhh - another person who appreciates contentment...Ahhhh - another person who appreciates contentment - something we all need more of isn't it Pradeep - thanks for joining in again this week :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-60997451026273475782018-08-23T11:33:16.941+08:002018-08-23T11:33:16.941+08:00My husband always quotes "Godliness with cont...My husband always quotes "Godliness with contentment is great gain" and I think that's so true - if we can learn to be content with what we have, and who we are, our stress levels drop accordingly - win/win!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-20806489920107387552018-08-23T11:32:15.035+08:002018-08-23T11:32:15.035+08:00Number three is beautiful isn't it Jan? It'...Number three is beautiful isn't it Jan? It's something that we need to re-read regularly to remind ourselves that being authentic is all that is needed to be truly lovely - and working on becoming our best selves.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-45835636940383574692018-08-23T11:31:06.604+08:002018-08-23T11:31:06.604+08:00I think you're right about the depression aspe...I think you're right about the depression aspect Jennifer - SM is so busy showing us perfect images that are supposed to be something that was just casually snapped - but in fact are curated and photoshopped to death - it messes with people's heads and that is really a sad indictment on the world today.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-69907778028113498652018-08-23T11:29:36.634+08:002018-08-23T11:29:36.634+08:00Thanks Patrick - and I'm glad you're back ...Thanks Patrick - and I'm glad you're back on board with the party this week :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-27485013196342826562018-08-23T11:29:00.986+08:002018-08-23T11:29:00.986+08:00I need to change the post title to SIX quotes and ...I need to change the post title to SIX quotes and include that Edwin Bliss one in the mix don't I? :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-21164871570524881532018-08-23T11:28:25.997+08:002018-08-23T11:28:25.997+08:00I love that quote Agnes - and it sums it up beauti...I love that quote Agnes - and it sums it up beautifully doesn't it? It's not about doing our best, it's about not beating ourselves up over the little things that ultimately don't really matter.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-78260198235510606012018-08-23T11:27:29.486+08:002018-08-23T11:27:29.486+08:00That's what I love about this group Donna - Su...That's what I love about this group Donna - Sue and I thought about what types of posts we enjoyed reading and that's where the guidelines come from - we want posts that are fun to read and engaging - and that's exactly what we have and we're so thrilled about seeing who links up each week and what they bring to the party.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-63326826169823374732018-08-23T11:26:00.042+08:002018-08-23T11:26:00.042+08:00I never felt that pressure with my blog to start w...I never felt that pressure with my blog to start with Kim - probably because I just jumped in feet first and thought it was just for me. Once I realized there was a whole blogging universe out there where people were doing amazing things, that's when the need to up my game started. Fortunately I've gone past that stage and now I'm happy just being real and enjoying my little corner of the blogosphere.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-51479248542894989972018-08-23T11:24:18.053+08:002018-08-23T11:24:18.053+08:00Isn't it just!!? I don't know why I beat m...Isn't it just!!? I don't know why I beat myself up for so long Terri - letting go of it a little has relieved the stress tenfold :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-74301093399699969872018-08-23T11:23:30.965+08:002018-08-23T11:23:30.965+08:00I'm looking forward to retirement for that exa...I'm looking forward to retirement for that exact reason (and many others) To not have to meet the demands of others and to not have to worry about getting everything right first time would be such a relief!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-70410337384159797152018-08-23T11:22:27.828+08:002018-08-23T11:22:27.828+08:00I love quotes because they're so eloquent and ...I love quotes because they're so eloquent and sum things up beautifully - there will always be rubbish quotes, but when you read a good one you just go ....."Yes!" I've pinned thousands!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13568304161359274132018-08-23T11:21:16.826+08:002018-08-23T11:21:16.826+08:00Yes, soul searching is for when you've got tim...Yes, soul searching is for when you've got time to waste isn't it Red? Sometimes I think unpacking boxes and creating a home does more for our hearts than thinking too hard does :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-91226100757716830472018-08-23T11:04:55.832+08:002018-08-23T11:04:55.832+08:00I admit I never knew I was a perfectionist (am unt...I admit I never knew I was a perfectionist (am untidy somewhat) until I saw that it meant I liked to think I could control others and events. That said. I hand in my perfectionist hat and let life take me as it does. Interestingly I am more relaxed as a result. Who knew! Denyse #mlstlDenyse Whelan.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16888810644186418559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-42488010379678310342018-08-23T09:07:30.582+08:002018-08-23T09:07:30.582+08:00I love all of these quotes--especially the last tw...I love all of these quotes--especially the last two. Thanks for sharing them Leanne. I'll pass them along. #MLSTLChristie Hawkeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14897036282962474586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-50352396462814691402018-08-23T05:20:11.729+08:002018-08-23T05:20:11.729+08:00YES to contentedness. I am subbing that for happi...YES to contentedness. I am subbing that for happiness. I have good days and bad days and days in between but overall I am content in my life. Thank you for the reminder.onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14496967140182523960noreply@blogger.com