“I sometimes react to making a mistake as if I have betrayed myself. My fear of making a mistake seems to be based on the hidden assumption that I am potentially perfect and that if I can just be very careful I will not fall from heaven. But a ‘mistake’ is a declaration of the way I am, a jolt to the way I intend, a reminder I am not dealing with the facts. When I have listened to my mistakes I have grown.”
-Hugh Prather
Thomas said…
Excellent quote. Thanks.
Thomas
TUE FEB 12, 08:29:00 PM
Maria Calvo said…
This is perfect in keeping with the with the discussion on the forgiveness entry. I like this quote, thanks Maha.
hugs,
Maria
WED FEB 13, 08:02:00 PM
Paul said…
I like this one a lot, and can definately relate to the feelings of self-betrayal, which ties into the earlier discussion of forgivesness.
FRI FEB 15, 01:52:00 PM