[gripping the sink] perfectionism does not help me avoid embarrassment or shame. perfectionism is in itself a form of shame. when i struggle with perfectionism i struggle with shame. when i struggle with perfectionism i struggle with shame. when i struggle with perfectionism i struggle with shame
Sufjan Stevens | The Only Thing
The only thing that keeps me from driving this car
Half-light, jack knife, into the canyon at night
Signs and wonders, Perseus aligned with the skull
Slain Medusa, Pegasus alight from us all
Do I care if I survive this? Bury the dead where they’re found
In a veil of great surprises, I wonder
Did you love me at all?
The only thing that keeps me from cutting my arm
Cross hatch, warm bath, Holiday Inn after dark
Signs and wonders, water stain riding the wall
Daniel’s message; blood of the moon on us all
Do I care if I despise this? Nothing else matters, I know
In a veil of great disguises, how do I live with your ghost?
Should I tear my eyes out now? Everything I see returns to you, somehow
Should I tear my heart out now? Everything I feel returns to you, somehow
I want to save you from your sorrow
jesus christ. fine. ill say it. im sleepy. im sleepy, okay? do you know what being sleepy does to a person? to their spirit? i should be pitied.
