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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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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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