In the 70’s Jimmy Carter said we were in a malaise and so I was trying to think of the word for where we are now and I have to say we are in TRANSITION. The entire globe is going through a check list of what they believe in and what they support (either through apathy or engagement) and everyone I know is questioning the standard responses. So it is that today I spoke to not one but three friends all going through struggles with career, relationship, and self and I find myself looking at life (mine and theirs) with new clarity:<\/p>\n
NONE OF IT MATTERS<\/p>\n
Yes, that’s true. Career – oh please, the nose to the grindstone – if you do this, this will happen; Relationship – we are monogamous and marriage is a just a thrill a minute; Self – if I could only, I should just, I wish I would have that – puh. Forgetaboutit.<\/p>\n
Look the truth is that we imbue all of what is outside of us with meaning – and we also hold the magical power of de-meaning it. Follow these simple steps to enter the weekend in a state of bliss:<\/p>\n
Look at your partner – s\/he is not going to change, so give up any hope that s\/he will.<\/p>\n
Look at your career – what would it take for you to feel as if you have done enough, gotten paid enough, been recognized enough and now say to yourself – it doesn’t matter.<\/p>\n
Look at your self – are you happy right now? then you are where you need to be. If you are not, change it.<\/p>\n
NOTHING MATTERS and WHAT IF IT DID?<\/p>\n
Enjoy your weekend.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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