Let me introduce myself
My name is Lynne Dowell and I struggle with perfectionism. I’m an enneagram 3 that values success and, if I’m honest, frequently scrolling through “perfect” pictures online has shaped my definition of success.
Admitting the problem is half the battle. So, I admit it. I have a problem, and it’s a constant battle I’m working hard to claim victory over each day.
In a prior season of life, I was a journalist. I absolutely love story telling. And as part of my own journey to overcome perfectionism, I thought it just might prove life giving to tell the real and inspiring stories about how beautiful imperfect life is.
Along the way, I’ll be inviting friends to join the conversation. My hope and prayer is to spark a fire in all of us to live Live Gracefully.
A little about me - I’m married to Cale and we have two beautiful kids, Sawyer Grace and Lochlan. I love Texas, and even though I wasn’t born here my family’s Texas roots run deep so I claim it. (In fact my kids have the claim of being 8th generation Texans through my husband’s side of the family!)
I’ve been involved with pageantry since I was 15 years old, and some of my best friends come from competing. I’m extremely passionate about the fight against human trafficking and, no doubt, you’ll hear more about that via this blog.
My husband knows I’ve struggled for a while with trying to obtain my version of perfect. And, let’s face it, being stuck in home with this pandemic has only exasperated all my feelings of not being good enough:
as a wife
as a mom
as an employee
as an advocate
at decorating
at organizing
at keeping the house tidy
and the list could go on.
If you can relate, know you’re not alone. Join me on a journey of calling out this elephant in the room: Perfection is not attainable. And life is at its most beautiful when it's full of grace.
