I don't know why I don't feel any different today. Aren't we supposed to feel like a giant weight has been lifted off of our shoulders when we QUIT OUR JOB? The decision is made, the notice given, the desk cleaned out, the goodbyes said.
But I feel no different than I did two weeks ago, a month ago, or even last year.
Surprised ya, didn't I?
On Thursday of last week, I knew that my time at my two-day-a-week job was done and it was time to move on. When the gut nods its head in agreement with a decision, I have found that I must listen or pay the consequences.
Ms. Gut once popped a bleeding ulcer in order to get me out of something, thus saving my life by almost creating the need for removal of nearly half my stomach.
I didn't automatically become a gut listener after that event, but over time, I have learned to see that there is more wisdom in this body than there is in all social conventions combined. I am willing to step off the cliff and risk a rocky landing in order to follow the path that seems to be mine, rather than to feel safely nestled in what most would say was a wonderful set of circumstances in my job.
So now what???
Tune in next week to find out:
Does Carol decide to become a television-watching, bonbon-eating housewife?
Or does she lead a march of of hundreds of thousands against all things harmful to earth and humankind?
Does Carol become a prolific gardener, accomplished cook, perfect housekeeper, and sexy, doting wife?
Or does she leave home for months on end, exploring the highest peaks and most remote mountain villages?
Ahhhhhh.... the possibilities...
Whatever you do, you'll be great.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have the freedom to be able to leave your job.
Hurray!
ReplyDeleteI think you can do all of those things, Carol, except the TV watching and candy eatibg. I don't think that your gut will let you do those! I do believe that your gut along with your soul will inform you what path to take.`
Thank you, Otowi!
ReplyDeleteI am very lucky.
Hey Nick,
ReplyDeleteWe are all wise and know what is next. I'm happy to know that I am in wonderful company as I take each step.
Carol you are capable of all you suggest although I don't envisage you particularly watching tv and munching bonbons ALL THE TIME.
ReplyDeleteAs is Eddie Izzard's catch-phrase on a Government TV recycling advert over here ... "The possibilities are endless"
Sorry about that - in case you're wondering what on earth I mean ...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbQPtuh9hzs
Like you told me a week ago: Wherever you go, there you are. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice, positive commercial, Dancing. The possibilities are always endless - with recycling and with everything else!
ReplyDeleteYeah, I don't see me watching television or eating bonbons at all...
Thomas,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder. Here I am!!!
I bet you'll come up with the perfect thing for you. If it's not, Ms. Gut seems to be an apt guard. Sorry to hear about the ulcer and the subsequent surgery, though.
ReplyDeleteThanks G.G.
ReplyDeleteI did dodge the knife. The morning of the surgery, they canceled it and tried something else. Happily, all parts are intact.
Oh! I'm glad to hear you didn't have surgery!
ReplyDeleteAll of the above. Just switch chocolates for the bonbons. :)
ReplyDeleteMy word verification is SUBAREC. Is that short for suburban recreation?