The Deconstruction of a Perfectionist
03/06/20 • 8 min
God has placed eternity in our hearts but we want to create Heaven on earth; so we grasp for control or scramble for escape.
God has placed eternity in our hearts but we want to create Heaven on earth; so we grasp for control or scramble for escape.
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The Two Most Important Words
I'm sorry.
Why do we find these two, simple words so difficult to say?
I think it's all about emotions. Humility is required to offer an apology, and we're not always so great with humility, are we? Especially if we think we're right. Or we KNOW we're right.
But being right doesn't make for great relationship dynamics.
I believe that our willingness to apologize for the hurt we've caused is equal to the degree of closeness or relational intimacy we will experience with those we love.
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If codependence had a motto, it might sound something like, "I'm only okay if you're okay."
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