Good Enough

Suzi Magic22nd Oct 2018poetry

Why on earth do we treat ourselves badly

We wouldn’t others, but us, yes, sadly

We criticise and feel we’ve failed

When really all we’ve done is sailed

Out on a path which is our own

And done our best with task unknown

We’re here to learn not be the best

And yet we constantly fail the test

But only in our own perception

Others see complete perfection

But it’s not enough for us, not us

We worry and cringe and make a fuss

If only we could have self belief

And do our best with such relief

We need to see what others see

And live with joy and simply be

Why on earth do we treat ourselves badly

We wouldn’t others, but us, yes, sadly

We criticise and feel we’ve failed

When really all we’ve done is hailed

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Published by Suzi Magic

I started writing as a child but was encouraged to look elsewhere for my career and "get a proper job". I then became a nurse and have only recently returned to writing. I've recently published my first book which you can check out here www.amazon.com/author/suzifrench I live in a beautiful part of Devon, close to a canal where I love to go to write. I have a three legged Burmilla cat called Nala and love anything that brings a little more magic into the world. I developed OCD, Anxiety & Depression, back in 2007 which led to me having to retire from my nursing career and reinvent myself. I am passionate about helping people accept that debilitating mental health problems are just as valid as physical disabilities. And I want to help others who have these conditions to discover their own version of life magic. I am also a part time wheelchair user because of some chronic back conditions. View more posts

8 thoughts on “Good Enough”

positivesideofcoin says:

22nd Oct 2018 at 11:37 am

Self criticism is important sometimes but we should not forget to love oneself.

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1. myibelieveinfairies says:
  
  22nd Oct 2018 at 11:40 am
  
  So agree. But we need to be wary of criticising ourselves more than we would others. I have a terrible habit of treating myself differently to everyone else and setting myself standards which are unattainable xxx
  
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  1. positivesideofcoin says:
    
    22nd Oct 2018 at 11:44 am
    
    Even I had same habit in the past but with times I have learnt to appreciate myself. Self-love is very important ❤️.
    
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    1. myibelieveinfairies says:
      
      22nd Oct 2018 at 11:46 am
      
      I’m getting better but I’m definitely a work in progress ❤️ Well done on your achievements, any tips? X
      
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      1. positivesideofcoin says:
        
        22nd Oct 2018 at 11:50 am
        
        Be yourself and Remember that you have much to offer others.Be confident in your decisions and how you reach out to others.
        Learn to love yourself so others will love you in return. Speak to yourself in mirror that how amazing you are.
        
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        myibelieveinfairies says:
        
        22nd Oct 2018 at 1:17 pm
        
        Thanks ❤️❤️❤️
        
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Growing Pains says:

23rd Oct 2018 at 7:29 pm

Beautifully written, and a fantastic reminder of the importance of self-love.

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1. myibelieveinfairies says:
  
  23rd Oct 2018 at 8:52 pm
  
  Thank you so much. I’m so glad I’ve come back to my writing as it always gave me so much pleasure when I was younger. To receive positive comments too is just the icing on the cake.
  
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