David - I love your thought processes. They invite me (and in turn, my clients) to examine kur layers even more deeply. Thank you for the thoughtfulness you bring to the world.
Thank you David - I needed to read this! I’ve just been presented with a job opportunity that would take me back into teaching (something I did for nearly two decades). But I burned out pretty badly which led to a career break and I’ve been so wary about returning to it, and I have a desire to try other things!
So happy to hear that Sarah. I'm in a family full of teachers so I get it. Are there other paths you're considering or are you still sitting in the not knowing?
Bit of both. I’ve been doing a bit of substitute teaching as well as more writing (which brain space wise had always felt a struggle while working full time in education).
The job opportunity would mean going back into the class full time and I have realised that I am just not ready for that/don’t really want that!
Thanks again David. This post is saved and looking forward to thinking about it a bit more this weekend.
If we all took a moment to stop and ask ourselves why, there may be a little more joy and peace in this world. I am going through a process, working through the layers. Similarly to you, I’ve always had a desire to own a business, but there was always a not yet reason. Now I’m standing toes at the edge of the cliff, waiting to jump. I can see the other side. But it’s the space in between, the unknown, the what ifs, the brand new that gives me pause. I’ve worked for someone else for 35 years! Am I being selfish, irresponsible, will my parents think I’m crazy, what if I go into financial ruin? Why is it that the voices of doubt and speak louder than that of possibility and future success?
This is a time of silliness for me, a time of prayer and reflection. I don’t know when, I don’t know how, but I will jump. Thank you for sharing your process with us, so glad you are now living your life.
Some of your most important life pursuits might actually be a strategy for dealing with existential anxiety. Fear of death can shape the way you think and behave—and what you choose to spend your life striving for.
CJHS baby! either the name of a local high school or an acronym of your cores values
Now they’re all different after yesterday 😂
This is great david
Appreciate it brother
David - I love your thought processes. They invite me (and in turn, my clients) to examine kur layers even more deeply. Thank you for the thoughtfulness you bring to the world.
Thanks Angie! Glad it resonated.
Thank you David - I needed to read this! I’ve just been presented with a job opportunity that would take me back into teaching (something I did for nearly two decades). But I burned out pretty badly which led to a career break and I’ve been so wary about returning to it, and I have a desire to try other things!
What I didn't add here is that your post has helped me to break down some of my thinking about work! So thank you again.
So happy to hear that Sarah. I'm in a family full of teachers so I get it. Are there other paths you're considering or are you still sitting in the not knowing?
Bit of both. I’ve been doing a bit of substitute teaching as well as more writing (which brain space wise had always felt a struggle while working full time in education).
The job opportunity would mean going back into the class full time and I have realised that I am just not ready for that/don’t really want that!
Thanks again David. This post is saved and looking forward to thinking about it a bit more this weekend.
I am really happy for you, David. This is an amazing post too. Thank you for writing it.
Thanks brother
Thank you for sharing your experience here. The heuristic of whether work gives you life is fantastic. Doesn’t mean not hard - just means, vivifying.
If we all took a moment to stop and ask ourselves why, there may be a little more joy and peace in this world. I am going through a process, working through the layers. Similarly to you, I’ve always had a desire to own a business, but there was always a not yet reason. Now I’m standing toes at the edge of the cliff, waiting to jump. I can see the other side. But it’s the space in between, the unknown, the what ifs, the brand new that gives me pause. I’ve worked for someone else for 35 years! Am I being selfish, irresponsible, will my parents think I’m crazy, what if I go into financial ruin? Why is it that the voices of doubt and speak louder than that of possibility and future success?
This is a time of silliness for me, a time of prayer and reflection. I don’t know when, I don’t know how, but I will jump. Thank you for sharing your process with us, so glad you are now living your life.
Sorry for the typos, my fingers don’t always hit the letters in my mind.
I resonate with this so much! Very much reflective of my own journey and make me feel seen. Thank you for sharing!
Some of your most important life pursuits might actually be a strategy for dealing with existential anxiety. Fear of death can shape the way you think and behave—and what you choose to spend your life striving for.
Love this. Thanks for sharing, David.