Episode Summary
In this soul-centered episode, Rev. MK explores the difference between perfectionism (fear in disguise) and discernment (clear, values-aligned wisdom). You’ll learn how to spot perfectionism’s tells: people-pleasing, comparison, approval-chasing, and all-or-nothing control and replace them with a grounded practice that leads to wise action. You’ll also get MK’s original 3×3 Discernment Framework (Ask • Feel • Choose) to make aligned choices without paralysis.
Programming note: In keeping with the episode’s theme (and some real-life discernment behind the scenes!), this episode dropped Wednesday instead of our regular Tuesday release.
Topics
- What discernment is (and isn’t): clear water vs. over-stirred mud
- Perfectionism’s “twenty-ton shield” and how it freezes momentum
- Virgo’s hidden gift: intuition-in-the-details
- The 3×3 Discernment Framework (Ask values/clarity/collective; Feel breath/shoulders/gut; Choose Yes/Not Now/No—with love)
Memorable Quote
“Perfectionism freezes. Discernment frees.”
Resources Mentioned
- Anne Lamott ~ on perfectionism as “the voice of the oppressor”
- Brené Brown ~ on the “twenty-ton shield” of perfectionism
- Julia Cameron ~ The Artist’s Way on how perfectionism strangles creativity
- Harriet Braiker ~ excellence motivates vs. perfection demoralizes
- C. H. Spurgeon ~ discernment as right vs. almost right
- Chanakya ~ staying present as the ground of wise choice
- The 3×3 Discernment Framework (by Rev. MK) ~ will be shared on the blog this Thursday
Continuing the Conversation
The blog for Episode 13 drops Thursday and will include the downloadable 3×3 framework and any other goodies noted in this episode.
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Host & Show Info
Host: Meghan “RevMK” Mitchell ~ interfaith minister, coach educator, and mystic mentor helping soulful skeptics reclaim practical magic in everyday life.
Website: magicalsoulutions.com
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