tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212501049425940906.post4519629328018204936..comments2023-09-06T01:10:30.561-07:00Comments on A Quiet Spot: Not Quite PerfectHannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11034180396689442335noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212501049425940906.post-63508372212837888972008-05-29T13:19:00.000-07:002008-05-29T13:19:00.000-07:00It is awesome work...but you're right, his struggl...It is awesome work...but you're right, his struggle with perfectionism will resurface. It's interesting to note that this happens to all "greats" in every area of talent. Incredible atheletes, for instance, will remember their losses and rare shortcomings keenly, often much more so than their wins and successes. It's also really difficult to convince truly talented people that what their skill is above and beyond; and in fact, that's probably something that drives them and hones those skills. Encourage Ian with the fact that God gave him his gift; He will shape and direct it in the "perfect" way, even if what comes out is not quite what is in his head and that keeping at doing the best he can makes him better at it each day. Easy to say, I guess; harder to communicate, still harder to believe! As moms, we want to make the way smooth and the burdens light or nonexistent - in reality I think we can lovingly encourage our kids and provide a balance so that hopefully they aren't overwhelmed with those feelings, but some of the adversity, and some of the struggle within, is necessary for their growth. Striving to take it all away, besides being futile, may not even be helpful to them. <BR/>It sounds, though, like you did a great job listening and just being there for him. And I hope this long comment isn't just obnoxious...You're an awesome mom, and I love reading your blog!Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17443344300343802021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9212501049425940906.post-44506492111865790262008-05-29T05:22:00.000-07:002008-05-29T05:22:00.000-07:00Incredible art work!! The detail of the people and...Incredible art work!! The detail of the people and the dimension on the rock cliff?..I could NEVER draw that!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647972314852658152noreply@blogger.com