Thursday, September 1, 2011

When is enough enough?



This scene from Will & Grace always makes me howl with laughter. It crossed my mind last night when I was lying in bed wondering when enough is enough. When is it?

New York has a knack for making me feel insufficient. It is a rat race and at times an unbelievably difficult place to live. Though as much as I blame this city, I know there are other contributing factors. What's to say there aren't the same pressures in Dallas, Denver or Dover?

I'm Spirit Chair of my Junior League committee and volunteer whenever I can, but I wonder if I should do more. Yesterday I went to yoga in the morning, took a long walk in the afternoon, went to the gym in the evening, and I still didn't feel completely satisfied. And no matter how many people I meet, it never quite feels like I know enough.

Is it self-inflicted or do you have these silly worries too?
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5 comments:

  1. This is my 2nd comment for the day. I am not a stalker:) I live in Columbus, OH with 3 kids, the house, the car..the whole deal. I am lucky, however, I always feel insufficient and criticize myself to do better constantly. My husband says I am driven. I think you are driven and set high standards. So yes, it happens everywhere. All the hard work does pay off. Just remember to give yourself time to relax and enjoy all the rewards you hard work has given.

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  2. I dreaded moving back to NY after living in NC, because as I explained to someone, I never feel thin enough, pretty enough, smart enough, like I have enough money -- not enough anything here. I think there is definitely this unspoken culture of MORE here in the city. In Chapel Hill, there wasn't any of that. It was so refreshing.

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  3. Ah, I love that episode! I strive for perfection (despite what everyone around me insists), but I've limited it to a few areas that I really love.

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  4. Oh, sweet girl. I couldn't be farther from NYC these days, both geographically and philosophically. And yet, I'm going through many of the same emotions. I attribute it to being a perfectionist (which may also mean masochist...)

    I'm pretty sure you're doing things wonderfully!

    xx--

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  5. I think everyone feels that way sometimes. Instead of wanting more I'm thankful that I have enough for the moment. NYC has something special for you, you may have to take some time and court the city :)

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