07-21-2019, 05:32 AM
I'd also like to share something relevant to growth I've had. A change in my thinking popped forward, and the realization was significant to me.
I was in a bookstore with my daughter (she's a BIG reader), and I wavered internally between two subjects I had interest in. One is personal finances, as I've focused on that mostly the last 2 years. The other is nutritional reading, which I consumed my time with in my senior year of college.
I first picked up a book on Magnesium, a focused book, but relevant with enough footnotes and citations. In years past, I loved looking up studies people had cited to see if facts stated were facts or hidden bias. I've not purchased a nutrition book in years, and my desire was mixed. So I held on to the book, hoping for some internal realization.
We hung around longer, and we chose to call it quits, me having totally forgotten about any financial reading. We began leaving, and something hit my awareness. I've been searching for simple financial guidance books and teachings, so I literally stopped. I told my daughter I'd not even looked at the finance books section, and she eagerly followed me. I found one author I've followed for years, and pulled one book I've been curious about. It states one well known problem, but I'm curious about his proposed solution and insights. So, I picked it up.
And here's where my realization surfaced. In my right hand was the finance book, of a subject I've spent a lot of time on lately, as I'm still searching for a sane, sensible solutions for getting out and staying out of the rat race. AND I have friends who I speak with about this, who are seeking similar answers. I'm living on that plain right now.
In my left hand was my nutritional book. My thrills with searching it out happened 20 years ago, with me being in a different time under different pressures. No musts. No shoulds. No obligations whatsoever. I felt like I was hooking up with an old girlfriend in a user-type mentality, where I purposefully had no commitment. I'd get what I wanted, then move on.
This didn't jive, and I shared that truth with my daughter. I wanted to feel connected to my truth, and my truth is I'm not seeking a quick thrill. I'm not wanting to "use" people. I'm seeking something I can put my mind and heart in with sincerity, feeling good doing the right thing. And I realize I was viewing this at a relational level, which is why I returned the nutritional book.
Using people or being used by people does not feel good, and I made a stance for myself. A small move, but meaningful, nonetheless.
I was in a bookstore with my daughter (she's a BIG reader), and I wavered internally between two subjects I had interest in. One is personal finances, as I've focused on that mostly the last 2 years. The other is nutritional reading, which I consumed my time with in my senior year of college.
I first picked up a book on Magnesium, a focused book, but relevant with enough footnotes and citations. In years past, I loved looking up studies people had cited to see if facts stated were facts or hidden bias. I've not purchased a nutrition book in years, and my desire was mixed. So I held on to the book, hoping for some internal realization.
We hung around longer, and we chose to call it quits, me having totally forgotten about any financial reading. We began leaving, and something hit my awareness. I've been searching for simple financial guidance books and teachings, so I literally stopped. I told my daughter I'd not even looked at the finance books section, and she eagerly followed me. I found one author I've followed for years, and pulled one book I've been curious about. It states one well known problem, but I'm curious about his proposed solution and insights. So, I picked it up.
And here's where my realization surfaced. In my right hand was the finance book, of a subject I've spent a lot of time on lately, as I'm still searching for a sane, sensible solutions for getting out and staying out of the rat race. AND I have friends who I speak with about this, who are seeking similar answers. I'm living on that plain right now.
In my left hand was my nutritional book. My thrills with searching it out happened 20 years ago, with me being in a different time under different pressures. No musts. No shoulds. No obligations whatsoever. I felt like I was hooking up with an old girlfriend in a user-type mentality, where I purposefully had no commitment. I'd get what I wanted, then move on.
This didn't jive, and I shared that truth with my daughter. I wanted to feel connected to my truth, and my truth is I'm not seeking a quick thrill. I'm not wanting to "use" people. I'm seeking something I can put my mind and heart in with sincerity, feeling good doing the right thing. And I realize I was viewing this at a relational level, which is why I returned the nutritional book.
Using people or being used by people does not feel good, and I made a stance for myself. A small move, but meaningful, nonetheless.
I want to be FREE!