Someone said, and I don’t care who, that perfectionism is a reflection of deep seated insecurities. True. But, this was revealed to me long time back. Enlightening as it was, the follow up truth and its corollaries are here for all of you to savour -- at my expense of course!
Truth # 1: Perfection and happiness are mutual antidotes -- they cure each other. Don’t ask for the gory details.
Corollary Truth # 1: Perfectionism sets into motion the Karmic wheel. It spins!
Corollary Truth # 2: Perfectionism and prioritisation become strange enemies that often sleep together. Coupled with the two above, this can be more confusing than you bargained for.
Who am I to say all this? Take it from an ex-perfectionist, baby. By the way, I have been off perfectionism for the longest time, I swear. So now, someone explain to me why I still keep running into ex- Karmic companions ;-) so to speak. Some special spiritual affinity or what? God really has a wry sense of humour.