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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 🤗