Quote from: danimunj on May 07, 2011, 08:29:01 AM
Beautiful morning here.
Found an article in the Boston Globe confirming what I have been seeing on my own. Over 50 is difficult to find employment. It's a generational thing. You're just out of touch with the younger generations. And you're not especially wanted. Ouch.
Not reassuring if you need to work in order to survive. This is not going to be easy.
One day at a time.
Yep, one day at a time is the only way. Better still, living in the moment. It's hard, but doable--it takes work to override those negative emotions that are so deeply ingrained into us. Bad times/situations mean we have to express those feelings that are associated with these events--sorrow, anger, worry, etc. When you alter your way of thinking towards a more positive, devil-may-care attitude, it makes one wonder whether they are slowly losing their sanity because, after all, aren't we supposed to feel those negative feelings?. Staying positive and happy is what I've been working at for the last month or so--I couple it with meditation which I include with my workouts. Makes for a long day. I find meditation to be helpful in maintaining a happy, positive outlook on life. So far it seems to be working--I feel I am at peace, no stress whatsoever.
Yesterday confirmed the end of my unemployment insurance and I am now living off my savings--$25,000--not much at 45 years of age. For the most part, I feel pretty calm. I look at this as a new chapter and feel prepared for whatever life has in store for me. I guess I'm slowly become detached from my materialistic self--this, according to Buddhist teachings is a step toward enlightenment. Hmmmm.
Either way, life has definitely taken an interesting turn for me in the last year and in the last 24hrs. I'll stay calm, peaceful, positive and focused and see where it leads me. I'll let the Universe drive for awhile because after all, anger, sorrow, resentment, blame doesn't do much good.
