There are some things in life that are just what they are and you do the best you can with the information you have at the time when dealing with them. You might not always be right, but you have to feel as though you coming at them with the best of intentions.
I do not strive for mediocrity, I strive to be the best at all things all the time. And unfortunately, I cannot possibly be the best at everything at all times. Some things have to give, but that does not lessen the impact of how I feel when those things fall short of my own or others expectations.
When these shortcomings happen, I need support; I need an understanding ear, empathy and a little bit of commiseration. I don't need to be beat down, shown the error of my ways. I need to gently be nudged toward the path forward.
