Open book

[jamestdawson]

Hi all,

I came upon this site after visiting a forum on "Old School Guitar" playing and collecting. I corresponded with Drew about his Macintosh computer and decided to see what was here.

I am in a very odd place for me. I have been laid off from my job but feel very much at ease. I seem to enjoy the prospect of what lies ahead. And I realize how much I have overcome.

All preconceived notions, and all worries about the past or the future seem to have vanished. I am oddly "here, in the now."

My lay off from the college where I worked lead to an outpouring of concern and thanks for the many people I have helped. And quite frankly, I really did not realize what I had done was so important to them. I saw the same outpouring of emotion and thanks when my father died, literally hundred of people contacted us, many of which I did not know. Maybe I am content in knowing I am my father's son.

I am uncertain as to which path to take, but not worried. I am hoping being here will help by providing clues as the best path to take. I loved being at the college and helping but I sense I need time for myself. I want to simplify every aspect of my life so that I can concentrate on my life's work.

I am an open book. Anyone want to suggest a new plot?

[Drew Ross]

We've talked about this issue elsewhere, but your own post seems to suggest a possible answer ... coming to know your life's work and following that trail. It is amazing how an apparently negative thing can help us to open to new possibilities.

[amogasidi]

Go with the flow of it. Everybody says this but what does anyone mean. Well, what I mean does not actually seem passive. You make an effort to stay cheerful. So you are laid off from your job. What do you like to do? Did you always want to learn how to paint or do you like riding your bicycle? Maybe now is a good chance to d a few things you love to do. Do not worry so much about the money. If you are worried about money than by all means, take a little time here and there to fit job hunting into your life. Money comes and money goes and there is no logic to it. Do not be ruled by money. Handle it skillfully. Try to live within your means, and sneak small dollars into your cookie jar whenever you can for a rainy day even while unemployed. It could be worse. But remember to do something you love regularly while you can. Chances to do things you love come rarely if you do not show you appreciate it when you do have a chance but become more frequent if you do appreciate your opportunity.