I still remember the moment I knew that I could live in Alabama.
My husband Jonathan and I were visiting the Southern town where we live now, walking hand in hand past the elegant public library.
Not much was happening on the outside, but from within a simple knowing arose: I could walk to this library. This could be our hometown. We could live here and be happy.
Ever have one of those days when you feel like a total failure at life?
Ever get so down and discouraged that you’re tempted to give up on your goals and dreams?
Me too. But fortunately, that’s not the end of the story.
“How did you start to get rid of perfectionism and make the steps to become an author? How did you transition from living your “past life” to the life you have now?”
Here’s what I know: Perfectionism is fancied-up fear. To paraphrase Liz Gilbert in Big Magic, it’s fear in a fur coat. Perfectionism may seem classy and high-functioning, but deep down it’s just you being afraid.
How to overcome fear in four words? Ground yourself in love.
That’s the larger principle, but what does it look like to LIVE that truth, day in and day out? Here are a few helpful ideas for your journey.
