I had the opportunity to witness the final day of a week-long Tibetan monk mandala creation in Santa Barbara, California. The tradition for this type of Buddhist mandala is to represent an ideal of a perfect universe, transforming our ordinary human minds into a state that is enlightened. The Sanskrit meaning of the word mandala is ‘circle’, and these art pieces are a … [Read more...]
How to Let Go Of Your Perfectionism
Overcoming your need for perfectionism is one of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself. I can tell you now that I wish I had someone back then to help me get out of my head and concentrate on the more essential tasks. When you spend hours trying to perfect one thing, you stop yourself from getting your work done and achieving your goals. It took me forever to … [Read more...]
Is Perfectionism Sabotaging Your Career?
It’s absolutely impossible to be perfect. I think on some level we all know this is true. So I think it’s very interesting that many of us live our lives pursuing perfection. Think about it. How much of your own life is spent trying to be perfect? How much emotional energy do you invest in perfectionism even though you realize it’s not possible to achieve? And, what … [Read more...]