Tag Archives: perfectionism

Pretty Good (In Praise of Mediocrity)

Posted on February 12, 2019 by Doc Arnett

As much as I love excellence, I nonetheless believe that being average at a really good thing is far better than being amazing at something that doesn’t benefit others. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Family, Music, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged bass singing, consumed, dedication, determined, harmony singing, hobbies, learning to sing, perfectionism, pursuit of perfection, satisfaction, singing | Comments Off

Second Time Around

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Is it complete ineptness, acute perfectionism or sheer insanity when you actually have to rehearse doing the Ice Bucket Challenge? Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged ALS, Ben Jackson, Cynthiana KY, get it right, Ice Bucket Challenge, Lou Gehrig Disease, perfectionism, rehearsal | Comments Off

Trial and Error

Posted on December 11, 2012 by Doc Arnett

Too much time
put into a thing
reaching for perfection
can become a reproach. Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Metaphysical Reflection, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Teaching, Work | Tagged acceptance, effort, limitations, perfection, perfectionism, perfectionist, philosophy, results, surrender | 2 Comments