
Cynthia was an idealist even as a young girl, always wanting things to be perfect and being disappointed when they weren’t.
Her family, especially her parents tried their best to prepare her for the harsh realities of the real world but deep down she never gave up her idealism.
At school, she expected to score the highest in every subject and would be depressed if she was the second-best in any subject.
But, life as they say is a harsh teacher and when she entered practical life, she realized that to survive she had to dial down her expectations.
As she came to terms with reality, she found a surprising truth; life is easier if you don’t hold yourself up to exacting standards.
Life was now not a trial but an adventure.
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Written in response to Six Sentences Story- Term, hosted by Girlie on the edge’s blog- Denise
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Well said. Inspringing words Sadje! Thank you.
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Thanks a lot Suzette
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A pleasure, Sadje.
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Wonderful, Sadje.💕
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Thanks Grace
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My pleasure.💕
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Brilliant six Sadje! ❤
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Thanks a lot Carol
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I love the last sentence. It’s fact.sadje❤️
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Thanks a lot Jane. Nice to see you back 😍
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Welcome dear Sadje and thank you 🥰😍
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Such an interesting piece. Some lessons are important but really just learnt the hard way. This is amazing, Sadje. “life is easier if you don’t hold yourself up to exacting standards”
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Thanks Lamittan! I’ve learned this lesson the hard way too.
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Most welcome, dear Sadje. Glad you have, though sorry it hard to be the hard way.
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Most of things life teaches are the hard way. Thanks
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Very true 👍
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There always needs to be give and take in life. Some terms are negotiable, and some are hard and fast. Part of the adventure is learning which is which.
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Very right Patricia. Life is there too teach us if we are willing to learn
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It is good to approach life as an adventure. The trials may be easier to face.
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It sure would be. Thanks Frank
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People do tend to set impossibly high goals, but it’s how they take the outcomes which dictate how their lives turn out
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Absolutely right Deb. It’s all about our attitude and perception!
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A good lesson learned.
“When we strive for effectiveness and let go of perfectionism, we can achieve excellence.” Bevery Clover
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Oh wow, what a relevant quote. Thanks
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That’s so true. When our mindset is open, everything is a challenge instead of a problem. Powerful and wise, Sadje. Love this one.
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Thanks my friend
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You’re welcome, my friend. Always.
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Love it, infact I could see my younger version in Cynthia. This is (almost) my life in six sentences. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks! I think most of us start with a bit of idealism and then come to be realistic
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Excellent Six, Sadje! That last line really nails it for me. Here’s to life’s onging adventure…
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Thanks a lot Chris
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Great👌
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Thanks
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Welcome
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The quest for perfection. Very often the worst pressure comes from ourselves and may take half a lifetime to achieve perspective and balance sufficient to realize everything does not have to be “perfect”.
Your Six tells the story of many of us, Sadje 🙂
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Thank you so much Denise. Very true.
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How?! How is such an unadventurous life an adventure! I don’t get it. 🤔
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Life is always an adventure, especially if you yourself to enjoy it.
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True that.
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