Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Why don't things go my way?

I'm hoping that 10 years would be enough for me to reach my goal. It took me 12 years to reach and then leave my previous peak. My next 10-year cycle will start in the next few months. I'm still grappling with the "how" but I'm pretty sure of the "what". I went to a few sites today to get some sense about what I'll be getting myself into, and I came back still blur, not having any answers. I complain why can't things be smooth for me, but then I've forgotten that some things in the past pretty much went according to plan.

I talked to two wonderful ladies on Monday. They taught me the meaning of determination and loving kindness. I've yet to speak to several more, but I'm already quite certain that the conversations will be filled with messages of hope, encouragement, and perseverance. Such beautiful people. The existentialists say that Meaning is a byproduct of engagement. How true ...
Reflecting on my previous career, I started with a not-so-respected position. When I've decided to call it a day, I was having a sort-of-respected role, plus I figured out my financial status so I can turn a page and begin with my second journey. Yet I still ask ..... Why don't things go my way?