#SOL Tuesday
Atelophobia – the fear of imperfection, of not being enough
Be kind to yourself.
Use your “company” manners.
Don’t let your own mean words
derail your journey.
Change the tapes
that play in your head.
I should have, I didn’t,
I can’t, I won’t, I’m not…
good enough
pretty enough
thin enough
smart enough
athletic enough
rich enough
ENOUGH ALREADY!
Look into the mirror,
past the imperfect skin,
not quite white enough teeth,
too thin or too full lips,
unruly eyebrows.
Keep looking into your eyes,
deep into your eyes,
into your soul
into you.
Who do you see?
A dreamer?
A creator?
An innovator?
A finisher?
Be that person.
That’s who you are –
more than enough.
Rita DiCarne 
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This is so important as we get older … to rejuvenate that youthful feeling. 🙂
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Oh, those tapes that play in my head. Thank you for this. A wonderful reminder at a perfect time.
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This is refreshing and comforting at the same time. These lines are just perfect, as we all need to do this,”change the tapes that play in your head.”
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Thanks
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I’m having some difficulties with my son the past week, and have been insisting that “I am who I am, and that’s good enough.” So I really appreciated your words/poem today. There’s always room for improvement, but sometimes there’s a need for acceptance.
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You can only be who you are. Always room to improve, but improving you is different than changing to be like someone else. Kids are tough…good luck.
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Wonderful, Rita. Such life-supporting words that encourage. Good advice: “Change the tapes that play in your head.”
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Thanks.
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Wonderful poem, Rita. A special reminder for all of us.
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This is just perfectly said, Rita. We all need these wise words.
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Thank you.
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Your poem carries such an important message. Thank you!
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Thank you.
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THAT is a beautiful, motivating poem! Your words speak the truth! Thanks for sharing!
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I didn’t know there was a phobia for this! Powerful inspiring words here. Thank you for this!
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Very true. If we learn to accept ourselves life becomes so much better for us. Very nice. Regards.
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Thanks
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Thank you.
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Simply wonderful. What a perfect message. I really needed it today.
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