March's chapter is about work, an area that I can definitely use some help with. I tend to be a perfectionist and therefore, work excessively in pursuit of the ideal product. I have little time or energy left once I get home from school. I also have a difficult time saying no to opportunities that arise, then find I am overwhelmed with responsibilities. I hope that this chapter can help me with some of these problems.
My daughter made an interesting comment today as we were driving to the mall. We were discussing a violinist we had heard the night before and were comparing him to James Ehnes, whose near-perfect technique and attention to detail makes him one of my favourites. She made the comment, "Why does perfection exist when no one can achieve it?" This made me realize that the unrealistic goal of perfection I have in my mind is a myth. No wonder the saying "Nobody's perfect" is so popular. It's true. Although I still believe that high quality work and a strong work ethic are extremely important, letting go of the quest for perfection and following Gretchen's goal of "enjoy now" would take away the self-imposed pressure to be perfect.
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