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Originally Posted by
Jeni26 
I always felt it was a positive trait that I worked so hard, not just for myself, but for others. My job is mainly now to support others and I think I do it well even if my own health suffers sometimes.
I know I don't always get the balance right, but a character defect?
There was a time perfection-ISM worked for me but not anymore. When I ran up against the ISM part of alcohol-ISM, I had to learn a whole new way of dealing with life.
Now I can only indirectly control my life using spiritual principles that attract Higher Power into my life. By indirectly, I mean no more forcing anything to get it to go my way.
I still make an effort to get things done. However, I detach from the outcome.
"All expectations are seeds for resentment."
(Chuang Tzu)