The Seduction of the Familiar

[qos]

I had an important realization this morning regarding my job search.

I believe that I was laid off because the work I've been doing does not support or promote my spiritual vocation.

If that's the case, why am I putting so much more energy into finding the same kind of job rather than investing at least equal energy into developing my spiritual direction practice and other work?

Rebuilding an old structure isn't going to move me forward.

Granted I am prioritizing working for non-profit and humanitarian organizations rather than corporations, but that doesn't make administrative and communications work any more desireable than its been for the past seven years.

This is an opportunity for radical transformation, and I need to bring all my resources on all levels to the task of creating something wildly different and financially sustainable that will bring me joy and satisfaction -- not burying myself back in the same situation I've been longing to escape.

Comments

[sekhmetkare.livejournal.com]

DEFINITELY an 'a-HA' moment, to be sure!

[godhole.livejournal.com]

hmmmmm. an interesting insight. hmmmmm.....

[oakmouse]

...Because you're doing what you're used to doing. You're getting outside of the box bit by bit, but you're not fully out of it yet.

Good insight. *hugs*