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“A restored perfectionist understands that it's not that you long for some external thing or for yourself to be perfect, it's that you long to feel whole and to help others feel whole.” quote by Katherine Morgan Schafler
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““A restored perfectionist understands that it's not that you long for some external thing or for yourself to be perfect, it's that you long to feel whole and to help others feel whole.””

Katherine Morgan Schafler

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Perfectionism is redefined as a desire for wholeness and helping others achieve wholeness, not external perfection.

In simple terms: True perfection is feeling whole and aiding others.

Key Takeaway

Pursue wholeness, not flawless image.

Themes

self-improvement wholeness helping others psychology growth philosophy

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

Excellence:1 Feeling-whole:1 Help others:1 Learning:0 Perfection:1 Perfectionist:1 Restored:0 Help Feel:0 Perfectionist Understands:0 Restored Perfectionist:0

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • volunteering
  • coaching
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

humanistic psychology community service personal fulfillment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does wholeness mean to you?
  • How can you help others feel whole?
A Different Perspective

May overlook systemic barriers.

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