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1 week ago

How Chasing Perfection Can Lead to Grotesque Results

Perfectionism is a simple way to avoid dealing with complex life problems. Perfectionists compare themselves only to their best parts, fixating on qualities they lack.
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fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Put on a Pedestal, Then Thrown Off: Life as a Wounded Healer

Idealization can mask emotional needs and lead to devaluation when flaws are revealed.
Authenticity requires acknowledging our full selves rather than conforming to others' projections.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

St Patrick's spotless attire is a miracle as RTE makes history look like a washing powder advert

Patrick: A Slave to Ireland depicts Saint Patrick as remarkably pristine despite the unkempt conditions of fifth-century Ireland, highlighting the disconnect between his image and reality.
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