Ah stress, my forever friend
Posted on May 21, 2006 - Filed Under Adult swim
This move is presenting a very significant challenge in the form of us selling our house, or more correctly for now, the runup to it in terms of repairs, etc. I think that the first time you do something, it is bound to feel overwhelming, scary, and, if not that, then at least a little disconcerting. Well, it’s been all of that and more for us. Having Maggie around has, of course, complicated it even more. Once again, I am reminded of my personal philosophy (stolen from Buddhism) that stress does not originate outwardly, i.e. our internal limitations and chosen perspectives lead to the negative feelings we often experience in demanding circumstances. If I change who I am in the face of challenges, I can change the challenges themselves, or at least how I experience them.
There’s a big part of me that questions whether this was the right time to do something like this. The fact is, however, that it is too late: Last week, I received official notice that I have to go to Alabama in Sep for training and that I did in fact get selected for the job. So, as much as we might want to when things get really frustrating, there’s no turning back. On the upside is the fact that once it’s done, it’s done and the payoff should be pretty significant and rewarding…it’s just getting there that’s hard.
On a side note, Erin and I both seem to be completely over the stomach flu thing we had recently. We’ve been sitting on pins and needles hoping Maggie doesn’t catch it; so far, so good.
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i read your blog and it said about your training to be in sept. did they change the month when will you be moving now, what about the weddings?