Solamente Mi 👊


Today's post backgrounded by "On My Own - Ulrich Schnauss" (Sorry the video is not *actually* a video...)

Today I was informed that I would be receiving a raise with my recent promotion.  I am not surprised that I am getting a raise, as it seems only natural that I would, but... my excitement of my new job was not hinged on the financial aspect... period.  So, a raise: well that's kind of awesome.

Anywho... that's not what this post is about (but it kind of is...)

"Stop "chasing happiness".  Be who you are and chase that." -- I am trying to process what that means in execution.  After spending a significant portion of my adult life trying to fill my life with distractions to mask unhappiness, I am left with some good memories and even more resentment.  I did some cool shit, to be certain... but now left to my own devices and a more grounded approach to life, I am no longer seeking BMWs or a big house.... I just want to mountain bike... seek the less-traveled paths and destinations.  Interestingly enough.. my mid-life crisis is more about right-sizing and using what time I have left to do the physical things that I may not be able to do someday.

What's with the post title, you might ask... I'm rolling solo through all this and I am OK with that. (mostly ;-)

A book I am reading:
When Things Fall Apart 
Hopefully at some point I will have a positive review and some meaningful lessons learned.

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