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In Search Of Imperfection  

passer58by 66M
1586 posts
6/2/2007 6:46 am

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1/24/2008 4:46 pm
In Search Of Imperfection

One thing that has discouraged me from trying things over the years is that I can't be great at it. I don't write well enough to be published. I always thought if I can't be great, what's the point.

One day, during one of my many ventures through Barnes&Noble, I came across a book written by Michael J. Fox's father-in-law. (I think that's who it was. If I remember correctly, his father in law is pretty successful in his own right, but I could be wrong) I wish I had bought the book or remembered the name. It was a self help book that discussed that very topic. Why do things if you can't be great?

The book planted the seed. I came to Senior Sizzle and started watering that seed. I write, it's far from perfect, yet it is working for me. It has worked wonders. Writing here has helped me get to the point where I can be content, and for periods of time, happy. I have more happy moments than I have in a very long time. Part of that is because I have been writing here.

The point I am trying to make is, I took the chance to write. I write the best that I can. And it has worked for me and that's why I am doing it.

Now I have to decide what I am going to do next in my search for imperfection.

softandsexy3502 65F
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6/2/2007 7:08 am

 Limitless possibilities. Looking forward to reading about them in your blog.


passer58by 66M
4170 posts
6/2/2007 7:29 am
    Quoting softandsexy3502:
    Limitless possibilities. Looking forward to reading about them in your blog.
I'm still thinking about what my next great adventure will be.


HaloMisplaced 58F
791 posts
6/3/2007 11:08 am

 Growing up my mother expected and accepted nothing less than perfection, so now as an adult I do fear failure, so find that at times I would rather not try at all rather than experience the horrible fear that was instilled in me of failure. It's somewhat of a daily struggle to push that boundary and push myself to not care, but things that are so deeply ingrained, it's hard to overcome and take on a "I don't give a chit" attitude and just enjoy no matter the outcome. So, as far as writing, I could never do a blog as I'm extremely private about my life except to comment on blogs here and there, tossing out small things about myself.

I had always wanted to journal, but privacy was a big issue for me and I never wanted someone within my household to happen upon it. So, I recently found a website that is an awesome diary online, password protected. While I know nothing online is truly private, it's secure enough for me. So, now I can write freely and it is therapeutic as many have written about before me.

I enjoy your blog, your freedom in writing, and your style. Thanks allowing me to wander through your thoughts and feelings from time to time! I promise to wipe my feet before entering and tread lightly.... lol

Hugs,
Halo


passer58by 66M
4170 posts
6/3/2007 5:24 pm
    Quoting HaloMisplaced:
    Growing up my mother expected and accepted nothing less than perfection, so now as an adult I do fear failure, so find that at times I would rather not try at all rather than experience the horrible fear that was instilled in me of failure. It's somewhat of a daily struggle to push that boundary and push myself to not care, but things that are so deeply ingrained, it's hard to overcome and take on a "I don't give a chit" attitude and just enjoy no matter the outcome. So, as far as writing, I could never do a blog as I'm extremely private about my life except to comment on blogs here and there, tossing out small things about myself.

    I had always wanted to journal, but privacy was a big issue for me and I never wanted someone within my household to happen upon it. So, I recently found a website that is an awesome diary online, password protected. While I know nothing online is truly private, it's secure enough for me. So, now I can write freely and it is therapeutic as many have written about before me.

    I enjoy your blog, your freedom in writing, and your style. Thanks allowing me to wander through your thoughts and feelings from time to time! I promise to wipe my feet before entering and tread lightly.... lol

    Hugs,
    Halo
It's strange that you should say that you never kept a journal for fear of losing your privacy. I felt the same way. When I started here I kept things very general. I never got too personal. But, as time went on, I felt more comfortable and have started to open up more. I still have moments of doubt about doing it. I am a very private person, but I feel like I need to open up more.

I'm glad you enjoy my blog, I never really thought anybody would care about my thoughts and ideas. And please, no need to wipe your feet, just come on in and enjoy yourself.


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