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Life reminded me of meaning today

Now, im in a place where mine has changed in the last few years

Ive been in limbo from 'meaning' for a while.


But im sitting here after just talking with a Reverend Father and been at a church...(I KNOW!....hu knu id see either one at close range ever again!)
....and it got me reflecting.

I think maybe my meaning is "children". As in 'helping them'.

Not in a direct capacity as a teacher or therapist or such, but as in listening, giving them a sense of worth, respect and maybe broadening their outlook....or just accepting them as they are as an equal.

Ive realised its been a reoccurring theme in my life.
Even as a kid I stuck up for the bullied, defended those that couldn't and stood between unfair conflict at school.

Ive taught, helped run a playgroup, and worked in schools in various positions - but always in a manner that allowed me to casually connect with the young.


Plus....im terribly immature.
Im a crap grownup, but ive always been boringly mindfully responsible...even as a child 🙄


I think this might be my jam🤔
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Jayciedubb · 56-60, M
Exploring this notion couldnt hurt. ..or shouldn't hurt. If it hurts, maybe you did something wrong.. 😉

..but yea. There's more than just the average generation gaps that separate these youngest generations from the rest. Both sides could use more help understanding the others.

As for your perceived maturity, it could have something to do with a traumatic event that occurred to you during the time when your "maturity" level was correct for your age. Sometimes it can lock in and stay that age while the rest of you continues to grow.

It's something to think about and look into if something sticks out. Just beware that there may not be anything that can be done about it, or if there is a course of action that can be taken, it could get much worse before it gets any better.

This course you mention here may be the best..
@Jayciedubb Thank you for all that.

Im fully aware that my immaturity prolly comes from something, but it has its good sides as well, and ive learnt to embrace it.

My reasoning on 'finding my meaning' is from looking back, and seeing how many times in my life, what i do has ended up being centered around young people and caring/teaching/and just being with them.

Not any of it was career choice driven....its just where oportunity led me

Its only now i see the reoccurring theme.

Which is nice, coz it suits where i am now🤗


Thank you again 🤗
SageWanderer · 70-79, M
I was told you have to grow old, not necessarily grow up! Immature, that’s debatable, but responsible definitely. It’s exciting to know that you have realized and accepted the reason you were put here. The youngsters that you listen to and mentor will remember and hopefully do the same when their time comes.
@SageWanderer im hoping im right ...coz that means im in the right place. (I do enjoy my job🤗).

Ive had a few rare moments where I've run into young adults that i knew from their days at school, and found that they remember stuff we spoke about.
Sometimes its the smallest of moments. ....im never sure if ive done/said the right thing....but years later i find out it was meaningful.

.... and that's what its all about - making a difference. Hopefully a good one👍
i know you can do a great amount of good supporting kids at the school. many dont have a good home environment and having someone there who cares means alot to them.
@MayorOfCrushtown yeah...i think so too.

And i was thinking how the priest serves his parish and people in general and i thought....hey ya know, i kinda do that in a way.

I see it as i serve the kids ar school.

Im always spending extra time at work on projects for the kids.
When I'm in my work unifom, i have duty of care even outside work hours.

Even if i run into the kids on the weekends, i go straight into listening and care mode.

So maybe its my thing?
Maybe this is what im here for🤔
@OogieBoogie it is a great calling. you have a vested stake in the future. you are there every day shaping these kids and adding to their lives. they are lucky to have you there.
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bookerdana · M
By George I think shes got it....never mind im terribly immature...that was then ,this is now

🤺forward into the breach!..I think yer doing great
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
When I read the title of this post....I just knew the answer. 42

The Meaning of Life

I hope you got closure my darling. 🫂
I hate funerals
Yous one my favorite adults oogie. You got..a little somethin somethin
@Bexsy i know a few other people who think im a bit somethin, somethin too 😂
RodneyTrotter1 · 100+, M
You just might have stumbled upon your vocation 🤩
RodneyTrotter1 · 100+, M
@OogieBoogie I'd never teach in the UK, so many tales of unruly kids terrorising teachers who are powerless to stop it.

I know what you mean about some teenagers 😆 but get them alone and they're fine, usually just acting up to their mates.
@RodneyTrotter1 exactly!

So much is just show.

And us 'adults' (i use that term loosely), do exactly the same thing.


It is hard to be a teacher these days. In fact....its brutal.
Theres NO WAY i could be 100% PC, kind, not say 'fuck' and keep a straight face for like 7 hrs straight.
RodneyTrotter1 · 100+, M
@OogieBoogie Exactly. I have my childish side too, especially when it comes to laughing at immature stuff.

I'd be exactly the same, , I don't know how they put up with it.
@NudasPriest its not a bad reason to find worth in😊

 
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