Originally Posted by Ragann63

I am not a "good enough" person. Everything I do in life, I do to the best of my ability. It is my only legacy. "Good enough" is why I have left a number of quilt block swaps, etc. I don't want to go to a doctor or dentist, or have someone work on my home, who subscribes to the "good enough" theory and I would always hope that my friends and family expect more out of me. There is a wonderful poem about "Good Enough." I will post it someday.

I don't think of myself as a "good enough" person in that I always try my very best to do a good job at whatever task I have. But to put pressure on myself to be a perfectionist caused me years of depression and it has taken a very long time for me to realize that there is no way I can be perfect at everything I try. So if a seam is a tad off or if a pucker creeps in I just can't beat myself up over it. Usually I'm the only one who knows where a mistake is anyway. Life is too short. I'll do my very best and that will have to do. Sorry I got way too preachy, just feel that we should be thankful for being able to express our love for others by making quilts or any other craft we pursue.

I know that reply sounds snotty, but I assume you wanted truthful answers! :)