Hey, thanks for sharing this. It's good for me to get reminders that not everyone can agree so easily that Every Day Is a Beautiful Day. I tend to over-enthuse (I'm an Enneagram 7...). And I'm retired, and enjoying my second half of life as a wandering poet. So, what can I offer besides "hang in there"?
When I was teaching, and dealing with the frustrations which that brings, I came to a moment (thanks to a friend) when I realized I was also getting something out of my days. My eyes were opened. There was still plenty to be frustrated by, but overall I saw that what I was doing was teaching me something, too. That changed how I got up in the morning. (And of course, I had job security and a fixed pension, which was helpful.)
But I hope you can also get something out of whatever you are doing, or have to do. It makes such a difference not just to find meaning, but make your own meaning.
Hey, thanks for sharing this. It's good for me to get reminders that not everyone can agree so easily that Every Day Is a Beautiful Day. I tend to over-enthuse (I'm an Enneagram 7...). And I'm retired, and enjoying my second half of life as a wandering poet. So, what can I offer besides "hang in there"?
When I was teaching, and dealing with the frustrations which that brings, I came to a moment (thanks to a friend) when I realized I was also getting something out of my days. My eyes were opened. There was still plenty to be frustrated by, but overall I saw that what I was doing was teaching me something, too. That changed how I got up in the morning. (And of course, I had job security and a fixed pension, which was helpful.)
But I hope you can also get something out of whatever you are doing, or have to do. It makes such a difference not just to find meaning, but make your own meaning.
Best wishes!
Wandering poet seems to be the ideal occupation! Thank you for this lovely comment, everything does teach us something.