What's on Your Mind

[yesterday]

erm.........

[Aike]

I slept probably less than one hour last night. And today I had a 9 hour shift. And now I know I can't go to sleep at least for a few hours if I don't want to mess up my sleep cycle. Feels good man.

[Anocxu]

I'm thinking about if I should get one of those crazy middle names on Facebook and what would be a good one for me. notintonopussy? ontuesdaysimowthelawn? itsallovermyface?

How about "Umpapamowmow"?

[Miles]

nothing of value

[CellarDweller]

Same here, Miles.

[50Plus]

hmmm...I totally understand minimalism, but I would love for you to elaborate on just what you mean by using it in this situation. I think I get it, but give me a bit more.

I think I define success as being happy/content and PROUD of your chosen (or happenstance-like) profession.

It comes back to your comment about putting so much of your spirit into having a career and the stress / discontent it brings. A career should not be spirit / energy sapping. It should be a source of contentment and energy.

A more minimalist approach does not place great expectations on certain events (like having a career). Minimalism is about leading a more mindful and purposeful life. Its not about having the right career, its about having the right life.

You mentioned about making 'a decent living'. That could be a key. What is a decent living to you? What value do you place on money and the stuff that money buys?

[Uneunsae]

I feel so completely loved by my doctor. He does everything in his power to help me feel better and to make decisions about grad school. He's just the best.

[50Plus]

^^^
Somebody is having a very good day. AWESOME for you.

[OkayOkay]

It comes back to your comment about putting so much of your spirit into having a career and the stress / discontent it brings. A career should not be spirit / energy sapping. It should be a source of contentment and energy.

A more minimalist approach does not place great expectations on certain events (like having a career). Minimalism is about leading a more mindful and purposeful life. Its not about having the right career, its about having the right life.

You mentioned about making 'a decent living'. That could be a key. What is a decent living to you? What value do you place on money and the stuff that money buys?

I think you may have misunderstood my comment about a decent living. What I mean is that I want to be able to take care of myself. I don't place a lot of value on money, nor do I have a materialistic mindset. That couldn't be further from the case.

Being able to take care of MYSELF *IS* very important to me. That is what I meant by making a decent living. Self sufficiency, etc.

I agree with what you say in that a career *should* be a source of contentment and energy, that is why I'm trying to figure out just what I want in a career.

Your opinion of the minimalist approach to life is understood and noted. However, having a career that is right for me, is part of having the right (mindful, purposeful) "life".

[dynamodean]

I think you may have misunderstood my comment about a decent living. What I mean is that I want to be able to take care of myself. I don't place a lot of value on money, nor do I have a materialistic mindset. That couldn't be further from the case.

Being able to take care of MYSELF *IS* very important to me. That is what I meant by making a decent living. Self sufficiency, etc.

I agree with what you say in that a career *should* be a source of contentment and energy, that is why I'm trying to figure out just what I want in a career.

Your opinion of the minimalist approach to life is understood and noted. However, having a career that is right for me, is part of having the right (mindful, purposeful) "life".

Easier said than done of course, but I think some of the difficulty lies in your not even being sure of what you want. It is hard to focus your targets when you are still searching within yourself. I know that very well myself and can empathize, though I know I would like to teach.

If I remember correctly, you were interested in administrative work and you had mentioned that "all signs" had pointed to that. Does that still hold true? Do you think the well has already run dry on that front?