Explain your reasoning...
2006-09-19 16:26:29 · 12 answers · asked by amp 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Yes. It is a curse because you can never attain perfection at least in this life, and it is a very frustrating task to be perfect. However, perfectionism is also a gift, as it helps a person to be the best that they can be.
2006-09-19 17:14:38 · answer #1 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Curse. For example, I stood in line at the grocer's for 15+ minutes after my evening sociology class. When I finally got up to the conveyor belt thing at the checkout, I took the time to load all my things on it in the proper bagger's manner--meaning I put things where they belong so they could be easily scanned together and easily bagged together. No, I did not have to say that's what I was doing, she knew coz I did it...RIGHT...lol.
When I got home finally and started unpacking, I noticed the bagger had put my half canteloupe in the same small bag as the sliced turkey. I said a very ungracious word within my husband's earshot and immediately blushed. How dare I think that way...?
Yet I was a bit tense afterwards. Little things will get to the perfectionist way too much. It affects their hearts, their entire bodies, relationships, self esteem, etc. It'd be better to wish you were something else besides someone always trying to do right.
2006-09-19 23:34:29 · answer #2 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's both, since perfectionism can help you achieve whatever you're doing to be perfect but at the same time, it will consume your time and can lead to an obsession if serious enough.
2006-09-19 23:35:41 · answer #3 · answered by jamnkick 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some ways a curse and in some ways a gift.
2006-09-19 23:34:55 · answer #4 · answered by moun_ster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An obsession with the unattainable. It is both a gift and a curse.
2006-09-20 08:20:02 · answer #5 · answered by Saffren 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a curse. Because nothing IS perfect. To obsess over it is a waste of time and energy.
2006-09-20 00:41:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A strength and a weakness! My expectations are high, producing quality work and workers (who can meet the demands, and drawing positive comments and support from them). Those who could not meet the grade, I'm an a******! Sometimes I wonder which way should I go :-)
2006-09-19 23:33:40 · answer #7 · answered by TK 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dang. Both I guess. It's great if you're planning an event..keeping the house clean...but then it can get pretty annoying when things start to get obsessive. If you keep grounded and can work on letting stuff go it can be awesome.
2006-09-19 23:30:35 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think perfectionism can be both, but I rather stick with being comfortablism.
2006-09-19 23:31:27 · answer #9 · answered by irispinkteen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
being perfect myself i can tell you without a doubt that it is neither. it is a state of being. your perfect reality is most definitely not my perfect reality therefor i am perfect in my reality and you are not. i love being perfect. that's why i am.
have a perfect day!
2006-09-19 23:34:11 · answer #10 · answered by kd7ubp 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋