Tag Archives: control

Letting Go of Perfection

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I cannot be present without being vulnerable and warm. I cannot be vulnerable without being present and warm. I cannot be warm without being present and vulnerable. Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged control, Love, mental health, Perfection, present, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, self love, vulnerable, warm | 1 Comment

The Journey

Posted on October 24, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I may write as though I am complete. But, I am not. Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, connection, constantly growing, control, depression, journey not a destination, letting go, Love, meaningful pursuit, mental health, Perfection, recovering perfectionist | 2 Comments

Vulnerability

Posted on October 23, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

Control kills a connection Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged authentic, being myself, connection, control, mental health, momentum, perfect, present, recovering perfectionist, vulnerable | 2 Comments

Warmth

Posted on October 22, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

Nurturing = being a backboard for a sweet lay-up Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged control, empathy, fear, humble, Love, mental health, nurturing, Perfection, present, recovering perfectionist, warm | 2 Comments

Connecting

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I want warmly let go of my chase towards an impossible mirage Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged connection, control, meaningful, mental health, Perfection, present, recovering perfectionist, vulnerable, warm | 3 Comments

Absorbed

Posted on October 19, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I am somewhere down there…not completely shielded…wanting to connect. Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anticipation, anxiety, control, depression, mental health, negative narratives, Perfection, present, recovering perfectionist, self-absorbed, self-doubt, self-loathing, stimulating | 1 Comment

Let Go To Be Here

Posted on October 17, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

Let go of perfection and control Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, control, depression, fear, mental health, Perfection, recovering perfectionist, response, self acceptance, self care, self love, unknown | 1 Comment

Facing It

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I just sat there as fear crept in Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, control, depression, fear, mental health, Perfection, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, self love, unknown | 1 Comment

Giving Up On Speed

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

The unknown…that was out of reach until just now Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, control, depression, mental health, Perfection, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care, self love, Slow Down, unknown | 1 Comment

Mental Health Nap

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Kevin Carlstead

I feel refreshed when I close my eyes and revisit my calm and level-headed resilience Continue reading →

Posted in Being Present | Tagged anxiety, control, depression, meditation, mental health, nap, Perfection, recovering perfectionist, self acceptance, self care | 1 Comment

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