June 5, 2014

• Focusing on the Positive

  Ok, I've been a bit off the grid for a little while, so let's recap the past few months, shall we?

  Besides the fact that Autisable is down and is in the process of being upgraded... and just dealing with the downside of Autism every now and then...

  I lost my job in January, and lost my Mom on Mother's Day.

  But, one thing I've learned over the years is to focus on the positive.   In spite of her brain cancer, my Mom was always positive about her own circumstances.  She loved the month of May - after all, not only was it her birth month - it also had mothers day.

  My Mom was also a serious planner... always planning things out, even her own funeral.   I'm sure that as Mother's Day came around she hung on with all she could to make the day even more memorable and special.   It was, after all, her style.

  I'm not concerned about the loss of my job as well.   After working with some great people for over 12 years, it was time for me to move on. I have no regrets and learned a lot from some great people, many of whom I still touch base with even today.

  Now I could focus on the downside of not being employed at a regular job right now, but for those who know me... that's just not my style.

  Life will always throw curveballs.  Change is about the only thing that remains a constant in life.

  Granted several of these life events I never 'planned for'... but such is the thing called life.  Life is a Journey filled with unexpected moments.  How we respond to those moments can help define our character.

  My Mom had over a year and a half to address the issue of the end of her life.   She chose to travel and see friends and family that lived around the United States and in other countries.   She chose to live life to her fullest while she still could... and she did.

  My Mom enjoyed her job as well, but that didn't define who she was.

  Why should having a job at a company define who someone is?  The reality is it doesn't.

  People will ask what I did, and I would say I was a Logistics Analyst.   Did that define who I am?  of course it didn't.   No job description defines who a person is and what they stand for - as the job description only sets out a list of responsibilities to accomplish for a person working at a company.

  But the listing of responsibilities does provide guidance and structure - which we all need.  Having a regular job and a list of responsibilities to accomplish each day makes things easier... especially when that list is provided by an employer.  However, without an employer - I have to redefine what my job is now.

  My Job description now is a temporary one - as it will only last until I'm employed again.

  I've been busy fulfilling many responsibilities on the honey-do list (my job requirements as provided by My Better Half).   Due to my previous place of employment I couldn't accomplish many of the items on the Honey do list... and now I am.

  I've been able to spend more time with my Son, Short Stack... which is priceless.

  I've been practicing my Voice Over techniques, and learning more from various artists and professionals.  Something I couldn't have done while fully employed.

  There's plenty I am now able to do and accomplish at the moment, and when the timing is right - and the job opportunity is there... I will take the necessary steps.

  For now... I remain focused on the positive.

  Thank you for your support.

  Until later...

  Blessings.

   

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