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Jonny Bates's avatar

"I pause to inhale “good enough,” and exhale to let go of “not enough.” It is a balm for the perfectionist wounds on my soul."

Just tried this and think I'll adopt it. Beautiful read, Maymie

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Maymie Chan's avatar

🥰 Thank you Jonny!

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Chao Lam's avatar

Thanks for reminding us that good enough is pretty good!

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Jack Dixon's avatar

Thanks for sharing so openly, Maymie. This story was not only profoundly personal, but shared profound wisdom to bring into our lives.

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Dr. Lyssa Menard's avatar

Beautiful read. You’re modeling the truth that learning the hard way is usually the only way to learn! “To be in a human body is to be a masochist.” Totally relate!

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Becky Isjwara's avatar

Maymie! Wow. This was so honest. Thanks for sharing it.. I loved your "good enough" examples. Hope you have more "good enough" moments!

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Tim Sweetman's avatar

Maymie...wow...this was unbelievably beautiful. This final piece was inspired.

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Maymie Chan's avatar

Thanks Tim! Truly, realizing I want to lean into that to be authentic with my experience.

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