Chris, all I can say it that I hear you, man. I so totally hear ya. Thanks for writing this.
Anonymous
· 5 years ago
It may be a cultural thing right now... because I know many people who are making similar observations about their lives, myself included.
I think it has something to do with the shift in our mindset to accomodate very real threats against our nation and our well-being and our economy. We've realized what a brief snapshot of eternity that we have on earth, and we seek meaning in everything.
I, like you, am in a well paying job that is mundane. I could coast along forever. I can't figure out what it is I'm SUPPOSED to be doing (in the cosmic sense). So I've started volunteering and taking an elderly woman (now a friend) to the grocery store. I've met a new person, learned new things... felt like I have an impact in my community... Small steps towards carving out my greater purpose, but now I'm considering jobs in the non-profit world.
Best of luck. I think you are not alone in this endeavor.
"I live life with no regrets. Whatever choices I made, I made as that person in that moment. I cannot possibly look back and wish I had changed something, for what happened then, brought me to here. Just as I cannot make decisions for others, as they have their own point of view, so did the past "me". Evolution is brought upon by the need to change in order to survive, to thrive, to not become extinct. Each of us has the power to evolve into something incredible, it is up to us to discover what that is."
This is what I wrote awhile ago- it is under the "about me" section of my journal. What I find interesting about your posting, is that you seem to think there is something wrong with the reflecting you are doing on yourself. I say, congratulations! The irritation of desire you feel is congrous to that of sand in an oyster that eventually makes the pearl... remember, "the unexamined life is hardly worth living..." I, myself, salute adults who can hear the call of their "soul" rather than just the call of money. I don't believe evolution is ever an entirely comfortable process, but not everyone is open to experiencing it. Enjoy the journey.
jeff
· 5 years ago
what a great exploration it sounds like you're doing.
i recently went through a similar thought process, although for a completely different reason. tracy really hit on something that i'd like to expand upon. i look at the whole, 'what is my calling' in more of a 'in what way can i have the most profound impact on people'. tapping into your skills and using them to effect change in the world around you is what our 'calling' is.
me? i too have a well paying job that, fortunately, is challenging and entertaining. my problem with it though, is that i have contact with a finite group of people, and that group hasn't changed in years. so, like tracy, i've begun to take a look at other ways to be a productive citizen, i.e. volunteering. for me, it means dumping the coprorate world and building upon my leadership and running skills, as i plan to move into teaching and coaching at the high school or college level.
scary, yes, if for nothing else than a teacher's salary is meager at best and i have a wonderful wife that i want to provide for. but, the riches in life are not bought by gold.
just another way to look at it, i guess. that's my .02
Amadis
· 5 years ago
truly you are looking for a target for that arrow. You keep honing your skills, varied by the day and where your interests lead you. Look for your target. tell me when you find one for me too! I just got off a long phone call with a month of having this same conversation over and over. telling. soul searching for dream job is the new orange!
Amadis
· 5 years ago
p.s. To the Bat Cave, Robin!
Amadis
· 5 years ago
P.S. Kevin Smith movie's always count, esp Carlin as the Bishop. the holy golf club, chuckle. sheesh. silly man. luv it.
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I think it has something to do with the shift in our mindset to accomodate very real threats against our nation and our well-being and our economy. We've realized what a brief snapshot of eternity that we have on earth, and we seek meaning in everything.
I, like you, am in a well paying job that is mundane. I could coast along forever. I can't figure out what it is I'm SUPPOSED to be doing (in the cosmic sense). So I've started volunteering and taking an elderly woman (now a friend) to the grocery store. I've met a new person, learned new things... felt like I have an impact in my community... Small steps towards carving out my greater purpose, but now I'm considering jobs in the non-profit world.
Best of luck. I think you are not alone in this endeavor.
tracy
http://durteemartini.blogs.com
This is what I wrote awhile ago- it is under the "about me" section of my journal. What I find interesting about your posting, is that you seem to think there is something wrong with the reflecting you are doing on yourself. I say, congratulations! The irritation of desire you feel is congrous to that of sand in an oyster that eventually makes the pearl... remember, "the unexamined life is hardly worth living..." I, myself, salute adults who can hear the call of their "soul" rather than just the call of money. I don't believe evolution is ever an entirely comfortable process, but not everyone is open to experiencing it. Enjoy the journey.
i recently went through a similar thought process, although for a completely different reason. tracy really hit on something that i'd like to expand upon. i look at the whole, 'what is my calling' in more of a 'in what way can i have the most profound impact on people'. tapping into your skills and using them to effect change in the world around you is what our 'calling' is.
me? i too have a well paying job that, fortunately, is challenging and entertaining. my problem with it though, is that i have contact with a finite group of people, and that group hasn't changed in years. so, like tracy, i've begun to take a look at other ways to be a productive citizen, i.e. volunteering. for me, it means dumping the coprorate world and building upon my leadership and running skills, as i plan to move into teaching and coaching at the high school or college level.
scary, yes, if for nothing else than a teacher's salary is meager at best and i have a wonderful wife that i want to provide for. but, the riches in life are not bought by gold.
just another way to look at it, i guess. that's my .02