The aspect of my life that is my most significant source of distress is the job that I work out. I am taking on looking at work in the light that Dacher explains in chapter 10 and so much as a means for survival.
I have been on 3 job interviews in the past month to work at drug and alcohol treatment centers in my area. I am trusting my gut as to which job to take and have enlisted the opinions of trusted friends and family. One interview I could not wait to get out of and the other looked like it is going to pay really well but is far from home. The third place is where I went to treatment at and it has no benefits right now and is more of a per diem position at the moment but can work into full-time with plenty of room for advancement. They are willing to mentor me as I work on my Master's Degree. Money is not so big either but I feel comfortable there. This is new for me to trust my gut, trust the process, listen to others, and not go for big money/benefits. I feel I can best help others at this place and that is what Dacher is talking about when he suggested looking at work as a means of adding to the betterment of the world and then I will find meaning and joy in my life.
I continue to work on finding stillness and quiet times during the stay to just be. I love the witnessing and calm abiding mind exercises and will continue those, going to church with my family, reading my meditation books, and keeping life simple.
Cindy
Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI believe you should always listen to you gut instincts. They have almost never steared me wrong. They have kept me from making huge mistakes in my career but in my personal life I have to trust the instinct more because I want to see good in everyone and it clouds my gut judgement. I think you should be where you are comfortable for now and gain experience then later you can try to branch out to somewhere new. If you are not comfortable then learning takes a backseat to fear and I want to see you flourish and succeed.
Tammy
Hi Cindy,
ReplyDeleteYou certainly are looking in the right places to help people. With your experience and knowledge in this field, your patients will just love you. You are going to be a real blessing to them :O)
Cindy,
ReplyDeleteI am a faithful believer that God has a plan for each of us and sometimes we have to try and put the pieces together as to what exactly that plan is. Maybe look at it from the standpoint of how many people's lives will you be able to touch at each individual job. I know we all have bills to pay and we have to survive, but the money and benefits aren't always the most important thing. I do think that you will find meaning in your life if you choose to touch the lives of others. Just maybe you are a healer in disguise. Carry the spirit with you in your heart as you move through the day. As was stated in our text, through daily practice of preparing our own life each new day, we stabilize our mind and open our hearts. Then ask yourself how you can serve others through your work and how can you become a healing presence for them. Best of luck with whatever decision you make.