How Can We Help Charlie Find His Way?
Written by Michael on October 9, 2008 – 1:49 am -
Here’s a private email I received the other day, from a writer I’ll call Charlie. Any ideas on how to help him?
Share ThisHi Michael:
I just want to say I find that your blog is very useful to me in my attempt to find the truth of my inner self. Many of the topics you discuss resonate in my search for passion. I find it ironic that many of the people you quote I follow as well. My gut said I had to reach to out you particularly since you reside in the Orlando area as well.
I moved to Lake Mary about 8 months from Tulsa, Oklahoma for a new job but was just recently downsized. It was a shock to me since I have enjoyed business success to a fault. My mindset was always about work, taking no time to enjoy what life has to offer.
Only within the last few months have I had an awakening. I’ve realized that I’ve been seduced into working for all the wrong reasons instead of something that is part of you, full of enjoyment and passion.
My challenge is unlocking myself and taking that first step forward. I would appreciate any advice you have for me. I’m only 35 years old and believe now more than ever that it’s time to change.
Best Regards,
Charlie Gaines
Popularity: 94% [?]
Posted in 3 - Work + Passion |
October 10th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Things happen for a reason. Get up early every morning. Watch the sun rise. Go out into nature in an area where you feel safe. Think about what is really important for your life. Everyone finds different things of value.One hint, life is really short. Whatever you decide you want to do before it is over, make a decision and do it. What will you have regretted not doing/learning/being? What will you have left behind when it is over?
October 15th, 2008 at 9:01 am
Books that helped me:
What Color is Your Parachute?
Do What You Love and the Money will Follow
7 Habits of Highly Effective People
The On-Purpose Person
The Bible
The first two speak primarily to work, but the last three speak to much more. And the Bible is the most influential.
Hang in there, Charlie. You may feel like you have wasted time, but you haven’t. There is still plenty left to go and it is never too late to change directions.
Seek Divine Counsel. If things of this world are not giving you meaning, you need to look at why. For all the things I have done and changed in my life, meaning only came through God.
I will pray for you.
November 19th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
You know you are not alone Charlie. There is a big consciousness shift happening all over the planet and many people are starting to wake up and want to work from the heart instead of from the old programs of survival.
I think this is especially true with the younger generation.
I am experiencing the same thing too, and I don’t believe you would be feeling this way unless there was something else coming along, somehow you will be lead to your right place.
It will just take some time and some more growth.
All the best on your journey,
Yvette