Needing to be perceived as perfect, by myself as well as others, I have neglected you, my dear subscribers. I’ve been looking for the “right” theme to be consistent and then prejudging, without asking, what you might want to be seeing/reading from me. The following story is one of many in the past several
months since I’ve been in contact with you… always wavering on what to write about, what you might want.
Almost two months ago, when walking in Wakodahatchee Wetlands, with the late afternoon sun behind me, one of my first “eye-catchers” came when I glanced down and saw my image so tall and THIN reflected below me. I was
excited. I immediately straightened up and my body instantly felt and reflected the power that I saw in my stance.
"What a great story," I thought, "to share with you" and I did not. I started, and continued for the past 2 months, observing my shadows at different times and locations…
location of light, type of light, etc. None of this necessarily would have an impact on you. We’re not about science here. It’s photos and shifting perspectives, mainly in relationships, with self and others that’s been the underpinning of the bulk of what we’ve been doing within these mailings for years.
Insights that I have pointed out to you over
the years with “self-reflecting queries” were also important for years. What I “learned” and was reminded of from my image on the concrete, was the empowerment of shifting my body to a more erect position when I'm working. This can be seated in front of my computer, standing working in the kitchen, and even walking in the supermarket. I usually experience a difference in self-confidence and in feeling powerful.
I invite you to try this, body shifting to erectness, if you’re not already doing this. Facial expressions and smiles at others, even ourselves, in mirrors make a difference. “Give a smile. Get a smile.”
I had thought to share all
this with you and stopped. All the delays and not-doings are related to my need to be perfect, or perceived of as such... AND WHO AM I to be the judge of what you will or will not value without giving you the opportunity to decide for yourself.
In conclusion, I’d love to hear/read in a REPLY to this email, what your experience(s) with perfectionism has/have been or is. How, if at all, have you overcome it.
I also would very appreciate your sharing with me what you would most like
to me to be sharing/teaching in regular emails to you. To do so, either REPLY to this email or comment by tap/clicking on Leave a Reply, on the blog.
As always, I thank you for being in my life. You make a huge difference.
With appreciation and love,
Sheila Finkelstein, Shifting Perspectives Mentor and Coach
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