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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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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👍