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PERFECTION

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Perfect pitcher Buehrle making mark in Chicago

Mark Buehrle already had a no-hitter on his resume when the White Sox left-hander threw his perfect game against Tampa Bay this week in Chicago.

Perfection is the way of life for UConn women

Connecticut coach Geno Auriemma is a perfectionist and expects the same from his team.

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Creators Pathway

As we walk down life's dusty road. Road with thousands turns not taken. Taken by our God's pure direction. Direction predicted by our love for each other. Other people influence our course with their love. Love so pure that it's texture feels like perfection. Perfection sou …

Do you know someone who loves to start something but finds it difficult to finish it? This could be the reason!

We have all met them: people who seem pretty enthusiastic in what they are doing. They usually start something new (like DIY builders) but somehow never finish, before quickly moving on to something else, or they take ages to do it in order to have everything 'perfect' first.

5 Main Factors That Drive Perfectionists

One of the biggest confidence killers is our desire to be perfect beings. But the real question is: When we have reached perfection, what happens next? Where else do we go? Do we stop dead and say: That's enough? Do we cease to grow and develop, fossilising where we are?

The rise...the fall...the rise

I don't remember the last time I met myself; the feeling to know what I am feeling is lost long ago; I do not recognize the rhythm that beats inside me; the vision to see beyond this skin has vanished somewhere.

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Source: helium.com

Its in my weakness that His strength is made perfect. I am no longer a perfectionist, trying to do everything on my own, but someone who knows "I can do all things (only) through Christ who strengthens me."

Can You Be Too Perfect
Source: Scientific American

Striving to be faultless can foster failure—or drive success—depending on the type of perfectionist you are

Do you think true love exists or just in fairy tales and in movies? (Poll)

Personally, I believe true love exists but it is often prevented by fear, expectations of perfection and a lack of faith and mutual trust.

Why Falling in Love is Not So Easy! (Poll)

We all secretly hope for that moment of ecstasy when we fall in love, the heart races faster just at the thought of that person and we feel we are on cloud nine.

If you could afford it, would you have plastic surgery to 'fix' anything on your body? (Poll)

No, I wouldn't. I just don't believe in anything false on me. I would rather age disgracefully with the genuine article than to be propped up with false parts.

The Perfect woman...yeah you read correctly!

Lately on the vine there has been a lot of talk about breasts, what to wear to bed, nakedness, hats and masturbation, so i decided to write about the perfect women. Does she exist? Of course she does, the perfect woman is out there.

The Power of Self-Appreciation. Don't wage a war against yourself!

We all try to be perfect, with mainly negative results, every day of our lives. The only way to avoid sterile perfectionism which gets us nowhere is to improve our confidence. But this is no easy task when we are all governed by our thought patterns and old habits cling fast.

Setting Impossible Standards - The Hallmark of Low Confidence

One can spot someone without self confidence easier than one thinks. Those lacking in confidence and low in esteem tend to put themselves down and to discount or ignore honest compliments paid to them.

4 Main Ways to Face Personal Challenges (Poll)

Most if us find it difficult to deal with the brickbats life throw at us but there are some essential things to do which will lessen the pain and problems we might have, and four, in particular, are priceless.

Do you think true love exists or just in fairy tales and movies? (Poll)

Personally, I believe true love exists but it is often prevented by fear, expectations of perfection and a lack of faith and mutual trust.

Five reasons why marriages are in decline

Marriages are significantly on the decline in the UK. Thirty six years ago, 480,285 marriages took place. In 2007, only 231,450 weddings were registered, down a massive 52% during that time. In fact, the year 2007 produced the lowest marriage rates since they were registered.

Domestic Angst: What I learned from the 2008 Holiday Season

You know just when it starts... As soon as you see Turkey Day Decor in stores, you are in for holiday angst and anxiety.

Festive 'tatty' tree is replaced
Source: BBC News

A Christmas tree branded an "insult" to a County Durham town is to be ditched in favour of a 20ft spruce. The tree was to form the centrepiece of festive celebrations at Peterlee's Castle Dene Shopping Centre, but turned out to be smaller than expected. It was decorated with li …

It is still possible to live happily ever after in this generation?

Anyone can live happily ever after if they really wish to but what stops us from doing that are the following key reasons:

5 Reasons Why We Should Never Use HINDSIGHT

How often have you looked back on significant moments which mattered to you and uttered the immortal comment: "I should have done so and so. I wish I hadn't done that."

Michael Phelps, Secretariat And Why We Watch Sports

Michael Phelps won eight gold medals... eight. One more than the previous record holder Mark Spitz. But, even better, was how he accomplished this feat. Sure, we enjoy watching the best beat the competition.

The Single Biggest Killer of Relationships

So you see the man/woman you fancy across the room at a party. You edge nervously towards him/her, wanting to make that crucial impression. You finally make the connection between you and you feel really happy. You punch the air with joy. A few weeks .. or even years ..

How do you really know that the person with you right now is "The One"?

No one can ever tell for sure if the person they are with is the right one. Only time tends to reveal that. Furthermore, knowing that the person is "The One" is a very individual experience.

5 Essential Tools to Boost Your Personal Confidence

1. Self Encouragement: Talking to others and yourself, particularly as you look in the mirror every morning, is one of the most effective ways of boosting your confidence, especially to avoid negativity around you.

Which 3 things do you hate about yourself?

This is a difficult one as I do not hate anything about myself. I love myself greatly and try not to find too many faults otherwise I would just dwell on the negatives and not notice the positives.

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