Need a kick (boost)

[RichyrichParticipant 14]

Hey guys,

I don’t login and post here much but I read the forums very regular and love reading your stories and life experiences. Can’t believe it’s been almost two years since I joined. The forums really help me in the choices I’ve made because it’s great knowing there are many like me out there.

It’s been around 4 years since leaving behind the relationships and I’m glad I did. I go to an office cubicle everyday and it’s tough, I am the outsider.

Today I need that encouragement cause my brain says I’m a failure and because recently others have been telling me that I am a failure(to help advance their careers, etc). I know that it’s not true and I’m doing exactly what I need to do and want to do.

For anyone that needs it, you’re doing great, keep it up and living your life in the today and congrats. We live life on our terms and that’s the best way to live life.

[Solo MAN’S WisdomParticipant]

Join in more frequently. If you’ve got a question or comment, it’s a safe bet that someone else could benefit from it.

Richyrich wrote:

Today I need that encouragement cause my brain says I’m a failure and because recently others have been telling me that I am a failure(to help advance their careers, etc).

Your “feelings” / emotions are telling you you’re a failure. Reason and judgement are probably telling you something different. Stop listening to the opinions of others to determine your self-worth. Keep up the good work. Cheers. SW.

When women lead, destruction is the destination. -- Me.

[hmskl’dParticipant 6408]

Today I am dragging old dead logs into my yard and cutting them up for firewood. Once I saw them into the length that fits my stove, I pile them and let them age. later I will set them upright and split them by hand and re-pile them for winter.

Why am I posting this? .. because some people in this world would call me a failure for doing this repetitive work, living this old fashioned way and spending my time doing this type of thing. I have reasons for what I do and how I choose to live.

The funny thing is .. I don’t care what they think. If I choose to chop wood and pile it twice to get heat and not freeze next winter .. that’s my only concern. If I choose to Ghost and live in Monk Mode for months at a time, that’s also my own choice and it does’t matter what anyone else thinks. I don’t even need to explain anything to them. If I choose to cut the cables and live deeper in the woods .. no matter .. they can do their thing and I’ll do mine. Living absolutely opposite from what most people would judge as successful .. don’t tell them but I believe I’m slightly happy. I wonder if they are?

Do what you feel is right. Design your own path. Don’t worry what anyone else says or thinks. Be free of all worrysome thoughts and comments from others around you where you spend your work day. In the end .. in the grand scheme of things .. their judgements just don’t matter all that much .. if at all.

[WA4SWJParticipant 366]

We all need to be more like the weather – it doesn’t give a damn about criticism.

Ed

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