Expanding Thinking

I work at a recovery center.  Not because i'm in recovery but because the overall company is good and it's programs are well run.   In my 23+ years of sobriety I have learned more than expected.

I am grateful for the new, fresh stories I hear.  I am honestly inspired here by the people.

Are there stories of situations that inspire you to Expand Thinking?

Lesson Learned

Two advanced degrees and I'm still not that bright; I tend to overthink and feel I am bigger/know more than I actually do.   Is it "addict thinking,"  white middle age privileged thinking or just plain arrogance. 

I learned that I am a cog in a big wheel and my ideas are though interesting, not applicable.   I'm back to the stage of learning and my  past though there is wisdom there is my past.   As of last Friday (Sept 27) I decided to be an architect


Ever feel like that? 

Not My Circus

I work with a guy who uses the phrase "Not my circus, not my monkeys" when something not his/our business comes up in discussions.

In other words, we don't build on gossip.  Sure juicy news can be enticing but it's often something I don't need to know or share

What phrases do you use to "Mind you own business?"

Fear

I received a 'preliminary diagnosis" a few weeks ago. it's for a progressive illness that manifests in ways I prefer to not get into.  I've face AIDS, addiction, a stroke, a dozen broken bones, death of my father, divorce and what not.  This maybe just another stumbling block on my journey to the world. Regardless fear sets in.  

Fear is the mind killer. Fear is the little death that brings total obliteration.

"I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will allow my fear to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone I will turn my inner eye to see its path. And where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain." (From Frank Herbert's Dune)

Make It Yours

My longest online friend Derrick, reminded me of saying simple mantras

Here's one of his.    What daily mantra do you use?

Master the day, and do that every day

Turning Point

July 12 was an odd day to say the least.   So much happened the past few days and July 12 holds a special meaning to me.  It was major turning point when I said to Khalid "I do"

Returning to work Monday July 8 I learned of two clients passing.

The new job still is new with related challenges, demands and such

I finally put in papers to the evil IMRF to get full retirement
. The benefit wont take effect for another year but there are deadlines to follow.

I feel that I'm at yet another turning point where life is getting better.

Are there turning points in your life you are celebrating or fearing?  I hope you take the best turn

  

Move on

I was supposed to be a date. Just a date, one that turned out badly and from what i can guess based on looks. 

I know I'm not the sexiest or most handsome guy around and neither was he.  Thankfully the 'date' ended abruptly.   

Nothing ventured: noting gained, right?


Still I'll ask someone one else out.  Keep moving on