Category Archives: Perfectionism

Crooked Trees

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Rina

I’ll never be able to wear that. I ran my hands lovingly over the blouse. It was just the kind of style I knew would look great on me, the colors enhancing my summer tan and a deep, ruffled v-neck … Continue reading →

Posted in Criticism, Perfectionism, Weight Loss | 1 Comment

Truth of Beauty

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Rina

Today I stepped on the scale for the first time in several weeks and discovered I’ve met my biggest weight loss goal, so far: one hundred pounds lost. I’m elated about this, of course, but I’d be lying if I … Continue reading →

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Phoenix

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Rina

“If you can see your path laid out in front of you, step by step, you know it’s not your path. Your own path you make with every step you take. That’s why it’s your path.” – Joseph Campbell “Your … Continue reading →

Posted in Criticism, Faith, Healing, Miscellaneous, Perfectionism, Victory Journal | 3 Comments

Emerging Victorious

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Rina

Years ago, I got caught up in the doctrine of “do not handle, do not taste, do not touch” (which Paul warns against in Colossians 2:21 and I wrote more about HERE.)  Several things have contributed to my slow emergence … Continue reading →

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The Minotaur

Posted on December 4, 2016 by Rina

Several weeks ago, I had a dream in which a man in shadows forced his hand over my mouth, slammed shut the door through which I was trying to exit and shouted in a booming, terrifying voice: “You’re WRONG!” I … Continue reading →

Posted in Criticism, Friendship, Perfectionism, PERSONAL, Victory Journal | 1 Comment

“A” is for…

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Rina

I draw the blade across my wrist, opening the cut again. I want it to be deep, the scarring permanent. I add more lines. The first had been a reminder. The next two would be an insignia. I physically carve … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Criticism, Friendship, Marriage, Perfectionism, PERSONAL, Victory Journal | 4 Comments

Revolution

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Rina

I’ve mentioned before that I struggle with social anxiety (all kinds of anxiety, really!)  In counseling, I’ve been learning that this anxiety leads me to try to figure out ways to control and manipulate the world around me in order … Continue reading →

Posted in Anxiety, Contentment, Criticism, Daybook, Fear, Inspirational, Perfectionism, PERSONAL, Victory Journal | 6 Comments