"Leave Well Enough Alone"

Those words have become my new "mantra".  I find myself saying that to myself many times a day now.  I am somewhat of a "perfectionist", I guess, and in the past, would always 'keep at' something until I felt it to be as near perfect as I could get it....whether it be makeup, hair, artwork, housekeeping, or whatever.  Many times....especially with HAIR, I would do more harm than good by continuing to 'mess' with it, trying to get that last hair in just exactly the right place. (know what I mean??)  Because I had to 'tweak' that one last strand, I screwed up the entire "do", and had to start over.  VERY time consuming when you're in a hurry!  Maybe it's an attitude that you acquire with age.  I am getting to where "good enough" is FINE with me.  I no longer seem to be compelled to PERFECTION.  Life is so much easier these days! I have learned that, in the grand scheme of things, it really is OK to be less than perfect.  It is OK....just to BE.  No pressure...no deadlines...no stress.  I'm liking this stage of my life.  It's enlightening!  I'm also leaning toward that freedom that comes when I can finally convince myself to stop wearing makeup.  How exhillarating THAT is going to be!!  I haven't quite gotten there YET.  I remain 'makeup free' on weekends, whenever possible, but am looking forward to the day when I can just wash my face & go.  Too bad I didn't inherit my mother's beauty & perfect complexion.  I'm at an age now where I find it amusing to observe young girls who just can't wait to wear makeup....because I know they will be where I'm at someday.....they, too, will look forward to the sheer luxury of wearing NONE.  Yes....it really is wonderful to experience the freedom of simplicity!   And while you're at it......just leave "well enough" ALONE!!