Re: Finding my Soul's gifts?

[Guest guest]

I wish I could help. I keep thinking I could be out of a job any second.

I always think.... what would I do if I could have any job in the world? I

never come up with an answer.

I wish you luck..... Just try to have faith that something good will come

from this.

Patti

> **

>

>

> Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

> find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

> involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they are.

> My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know

> how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

> want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible...

> Thanks!

>

> Eldred

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

How are you at writing??

> I wish I could help. I keep thinking I could be out of a job any second.

> I always think.... what would I do if I could have any job in the world? I

> never come up with an answer.

>

> I wish you luck..... Just try to have faith that something good will come

> from this.

>

> Patti

>

>

>

>

> > **

> >

> >

> > Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

> > find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

> > involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they

> are.

> > My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't

> know

> > how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

> > want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound

> possible...

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Eldred

> >

> >

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Eldred,

I'm so sorry to hear this!   I enjoy reading the posts from Dinsmore

though I've never purchased one of his products - maybe you'll find some great

advice or direction in his words  

http://liveyourlegend.net/top-101-online-resources-for-finding-dream-jobs/?utm_s\

ource=feedburner & utm_medium=email & utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ReadingForYourSuccess+%28\

Live+Your+Legend%29

this post is about finding your dream job & your passion through many on-line &

free resources.

I'd recommend some of the personality tests (in WA state, you can get these

through classes at the unemployment office or through a career counselor) too as

they are a bit fun as well as good insights into what drives you & what you may

like more than you think (some of the test match personality traits to careers

of successful folks who have the same personality traits/jobs)

positive thought are heading at you!!

Colleen

________________________________

> Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

> find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

> involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they are.

> My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know

> how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

> want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible...

> Thanks!

>

> Eldred

>

> 

>

[Guest guest]

I've never satisfactorily come up with an answer either. AS I mentioned earlier,

being a person of intent is something i've always only dreamed of.

Psawyer

Patti L wrote:

>I wish I could help. I keep thinking I could be out of a job any second.

>I always think.... what would I do if I could have any job in the world? I

>never come up with an answer.

>

>I wish you luck..... Just try to have faith that something good will come

>from this.

>

>Patti

>

>

>

>

>> **

>>

>>

>> Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

>> find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

>> involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they are.

>> My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know

>> how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

>> want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible...

>> Thanks!

>>

>> Eldred

>>

>>

>>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi all.

Thanks for posting Eldred. I am self-under-employed. I too am looking for ways

to monetize what I am doing more effectively. I am a musician, and I teach

guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, and banjo. I am finding that this program is

helping me think more creatively and to not obsess ineffectively. I have a lot

of expenses due to my kids' ages and our life stage. Due to the fallout of an

addiction in 2004 I lost all my benefits and almost all my savings. I have been

struggling through jobs and trying to make ends meet ever since. This has made

keeping my weight stable an extra challenge. 

I had started losing weight about 2002 or 03. I was skiing downhill with one of

my boys and I fell. I found I could not get up without removing my skis and this

was the final " away from " motivation that got me started. I had been having knee

problems, fatigue from climbing a flight of stairs, and even gout. I had to do

something. I guess food was the first addiction I started to address. It was

another one that surfaced, increased, and resulted in my job, career, and home

loss. 

's podcasts came along for me at a time when my weight had stablilized but

at a still not fully healthy level. I am now moving on to address full emotional

sobriety, and the process of truly working my 12 steps, growing fully mature,

and becoming not just physically, but also emotionally and spiritually healthy.

I am trying to learn to love myself. 

 

Carlton Larsen, Ba, Bgp

Freelance Musician

426 Pinehouse Drive

Saskatoon Sk

S7K4X5

________________________________

To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 9:53:24 AM

Subject: Finding my " Soul's gifts " ?

 

Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to find

another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should involve my

soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they are. My interests

are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know how to monetize

them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you want to be when you

grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible... Thanks!

Eldred

[Guest guest]

I'm on the kindle version. As I read, and ideas our to me, I hot them down as a

note embedded in the text on my phone.

Amelia Ramstead wrote:

>How are you at writing??

>

>

>

>> I wish I could help. I keep thinking I could be out of a job any second.

>> I always think.... what would I do if I could have any job in the world? I

>> never come up with an answer.

>>

>> I wish you luck..... Just try to have faith that something good will come

>> from this.

>>

>> Patti

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> > **

>> >

>> >

>> > Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

>> > find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

>> > involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they

>> are.

>> > My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't

>> know

>> > how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

>> > want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound

>> possible...

>> > Thanks!

>> >

>> > Eldred

>> >

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

I'm on the kindle app. I read a little and then embed a note in the text. Its

cool but, it's not real conducive to easy review. I think at the end of the

first week I need to go back and summarize the bits and pieces for myself. I

wish that there was a way to print them out.

Amelia Ramstead wrote:

>How are you at writing??

>

>

>

>> I wish I could help. I keep thinking I could be out of a job any second.

>> I always think.... what would I do if I could have any job in the world? I

>> never come up with an answer.

>>

>> I wish you luck..... Just try to have faith that something good will come

>> from this.

>>

>> Patti

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> > **

>> >

>> >

>> > Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

>> > find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

>> > involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they

>> are.

>> > My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't

>> know

>> > how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

>> > want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound

>> possible...

>> > Thanks!

>> >

>> > Eldred

>> >

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Ok , it's early and I read that as directed towards me, and read it wrong.

Sorry.

Amelia Ramstead wrote:

>How are you at writing??

>

>

>

>> I wish I could help. I keep thinking I could be out of a job any second.

>> I always think.... what would I do if I could have any job in the world? I

>> never come up with an answer.

>>

>> I wish you luck..... Just try to have faith that something good will come

>> from this.

>>

>> Patti

>>

>>

>>

>>

>> > **

>> >

>> >

>> > Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

>> > find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

>> > involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they

>> are.

>> > My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't

>> know

>> > how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

>> > want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound

>> possible...

>> > Thanks!

>> >

>> > Eldred

>> >

>> >

>> >

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

So sorry to hear this Eldred - my company " reorganized " in November, so I know

this is a stressful time for you, and you will now have to focus your efforts on

becoming employed in a tough economy.

One of 's early podcasts talks about locking your inner critic in the

basement, and only letting him out after you've dreamed your dream.

Take some meditative time to think and dream about what you really want to do. I

like Colleen's suggestion of using a career coach to help spark ideas.

I also think 48 is the perfect time to start over! Why not?!?

Good Luck & Best Wishes -

b.

>

> > Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

> > find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

> > involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they are.

> > My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know

> > how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

> > want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible...

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Eldred

> >

> > 

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Eldred:

I'm so sorry you had to start your new year out with such life

shifting news! However, as you might know, I'm a firm believer in

looking at every " situation " in life as a gift. You now have the

opportunity to truly explore your soul's gifts and find what brings

you the greatest joy!

I also endorse connecting with a career coach and following the

wonderful link Colleen sent. Other ideas are: volunteering in the

areas you are interested in, search meetup.com for groups in your

areas that you could join so you can be around people with similar

interests, contact associations or conventions coming to your area.

Any of these might lead you to your next career opportunity. If you

like to write, blogging is a way a lot of people get going on a new

career. If you are truly passionate about something you will attract

a following and then sponsors, etc.

I was laid off at 48 and I am happier than I have ever been! I got to

play again and start over. Remember, they say 50 is the new 30 so you

are just beginning !! Have fun finding yourself and follow your

bliss! Remember, you are not alone. We are here for you! Thanks for

reaching out!

Love,

> Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I

> need to find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that

> somehow that should involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't

> have a CLUE what they are. My interests are music, photography,

> rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know how to monetize them, though.

> Any suggestions on how to find out what you want to be when you grow

> up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible... Thanks!

>

> Eldred

>

>

[Guest guest]

I have heard of a good book called " Do What You Are " by Tieger. I am just

starting to read it because I am in the same boat as you are.

Good luck!

[Guest guest]

I know it's an overwhelming feeling and when I lost my corporate job in 2006 I

was totally lost for years.. Not having kids, my career was my identity. I had

moved to a smaller town from a big city and my new job in the insurance biz

didn't work out. Short of moving back to Chicago where there would be more

opportunity, (which was not an option since I love where I live), I was going to

have to find something else.

I started a small business making and selling dip, seasonings and and soup

mixes at farmers' markets, craft shows, etc. and also selling online, and

branched out into wholesale. So, it blossomed and 5 years later I have a fairly

successful business, but I am bored and unfulfilled.

About two years ago I realized I was not living my life's purpose and did not

even know what that meant. I started a journey to discover my spirituality, my

soul's gifts, etc... and my journey dropped all the people and tools I needed

right into my lap!

My suggestions are to read up on all you can on the subject and do the

exercises. Go to weekend retreats that talk about this subject and make

yourself a student of finding your soul's gift and KNOW that it will make itself

known to you! You will be on the same energy vibration and it will happen.

This is what I discovered... I am really good at anything computer related and

marketing. I went back to online school for social media strategy training.

After going to a spirituality conference in October my AHA moment was to use my

training to move humanity forward and use my training to help promote small

health/wellness/spirituality businesses.

My second purpose.... I also realized that my struggle with weight for 50ish

years and all the head trash and all the years wasted hating myself was nuts..

as I have been on these forums and other diet forums, and from talking to

friends and acquaintances, I realized that so many of us struggle with this.

NOTHING would give me more joy than getting a grip on this myself and helping

others do the same.. So, I am on a journey through 's programs and other

readings..I am starting a blog about my journey and am doing a local support

group. When (not IF) I have some success to report I will search out Weight

Loss Coaching training using these methods and I will make a business out of

this!

Online school is awesome and you can basically totally reinvent yourself into

ANYTHING you want to be! Look within and find what that gift is.. you mention

things you love, so go for it!!

Good luck!!

Namaste'

Judy

>

> > Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

> > find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

> > involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they are.

> > My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know

> > how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

> > want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible...

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Eldred

> >

> > 

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks - I'll check out the links!

Eldred

> Eldred,

>

> I'm so sorry to hear this!   I enjoy reading the posts from Dinsmore

though I've never purchased one of his products - maybe you'll find some great

advice or direction in his words

>

http://liveyourlegend.net/top-101-online-resources-for-finding-dream-jobs/?utm_s\

ource=feedburner & utm_medium=email & utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ReadingForYourSuccess+%28\

Live+Your+Legend%29

> this post is about finding your dream job & your passion through many on-line

& free resources.

>

> I'd recommend some of the personality tests (in WA state, you can get these

through classes at the unemployment office or through a career counselor) too as

they are a bit fun as well as good insights into what drives you & what you may

like more than you think (some of the test match personality traits to careers

of successful folks who have the same personality traits/jobs)

>

> positive thought are heading at you!!

>

> Colleen

>

>

>

>

> ________________________________

>

>

>

>> Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

>> find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

>> involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they are.

>> My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know

>> how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

>> want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible...

>> Thanks!

>>

>> Eldred

>>

>>

>>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> How are you at writing??

>

Me? I used to write Twilight Zone-type short stories my first year of

college, but that's about it. It sounds cool, but I never could come

up with enough to actually write a BOOK.

Eldred

--

You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

the last one.

[Guest guest]

> So sorry to hear this Eldred - my company " reorganized " in November, so I know

this is a stressful time for you, and you will now have to focus your efforts on

becoming employed in a tough economy.

> One of 's early podcasts talks about locking your inner critic in the

basement, and only letting him out after you've dreamed your dream.

> Take some meditative time to think and dream about what you really want to do.

I like Colleen's suggestion of using a career coach to help spark ideas.

> I also think 48 is the perfect time to start over! Why not?!?

> Good Luck & Best Wishes -

> b.

>

A career coach would cost money. I'm of two minds on that. One, it's

money that I probably shouldn't be spending with an impending job

loss. But if it helps me find a job I love, it could be worth it.

My only critic is telling me that my dreams aren't able to pay the

mortgage. Wanting to do creative stuff like music or photography is

pretty hit-or-miss as far as moneymaking. You have to be really good

AND know someone in the industry, or be really, really, lucky and come

up with something that people fall in love with.

Eldred

--

You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

the last one.

[Guest guest]

> I have heard of a good book called " Do What You Are " by Tieger.  I am

just starting to read it because I am in the same boat as you are.

>

> Good luck!

>

Haven't heard of the book you mentioned, but I'll look for it. I have

" 48 Days to the Work You Love " and " No More Mondays " by Dan ,

and " Quitter " by Jon Acuff. I'll be going through those as well.

Eldred

--

You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

the last one.

[Guest guest]

Zu,

I think I luv u. Lots of good, posive vibes here.

Re: Re: Finding my " Soul's gifts " ?

 

> So sorry to hear this Eldred - my company " reorganized " in November, so I know

this is a stressful time for you, and you will now have to focus your efforts on

becoming employed in a tough economy.

> One of 's early podcasts talks about locking your inner critic in the

basement, and only letting him out after you've dreamed your dream.

> Take some meditative time to think and dream about what you really want to do.

I like Colleen's suggestion of using a career coach to help spark ideas.

> I also think 48 is the perfect time to start over! Why not?!?

> Good Luck & Best Wishes -

> b.

>

A career coach would cost money. I'm of two minds on that. One, it's

money that I probably shouldn't be spending with an impending job

loss. But if it helps me find a job I love, it could be worth it.

My only critic is telling me that my dreams aren't able to pay the

mortgage. Wanting to do creative stuff like music or photography is

pretty hit-or-miss as far as moneymaking. You have to be really good

AND know someone in the industry, or be really, really, lucky and come

up with something that people fall in love with.

Eldred

--

You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

the last one.

[Guest guest]

Judy, what  great journey. It gives me hope and a big part of me believes I am

going to discover my next career through all of you.

If your blog is not private, can you post the link? I'd love to follow you.

Zu

________________________________

To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2012 9:09 PM

Subject: Re: Finding my " Soul's gifts " ?

 

I know it's an overwhelming feeling and when I lost my corporate job in 2006 I

was totally lost for years.. Not having kids, my career was my identity. I had

moved to a smaller town from a big city and my new job in the insurance biz

didn't work out. Short of moving back to Chicago where there would be more

opportunity, (which was not an option since I love where I live), I was going to

have to find something else.

I started a small business making and selling dip, seasonings and and soup

mixes at farmers' markets, craft shows, etc. and also selling online, and

branched out into wholesale. So, it blossomed and 5 years later I have a fairly

successful business, but I am bored and unfulfilled.

About two years ago I realized I was not living my life's purpose and did not

even know what that meant. I started a journey to discover my spirituality, my

soul's gifts, etc... and my journey dropped all the people and tools I needed

right into my lap!

My suggestions are to read up on all you can on the subject and do the

exercises. Go to weekend retreats that talk about this subject and make

yourself a student of finding your soul's gift and KNOW that it will make itself

known to you! You will be on the same energy vibration and it will happen.

This is what I discovered... I am really good at anything computer related and

marketing. I went back to online school for social media strategy training.

After going to a spirituality conference in October my AHA moment was to use my

training to move humanity forward and use my training to help promote small

health/wellness/spirituality businesses.

My second purpose.... I also realized that my struggle with weight for 50ish

years and all the head trash and all the years wasted hating myself was nuts..

as I have been on these forums and other diet forums, and from talking to

friends and acquaintances, I realized that so many of us struggle with this.

NOTHING would give me more joy than getting a grip on this myself and helping

others do the same.. So, I am on a journey through 's programs and other

readings..I am starting a blog about my journey and am doing a local support

group. When (not IF) I have some success to report I will search out Weight

Loss Coaching training using these methods and I will make a business out of

this!

Online school is awesome and you can basically totally reinvent yourself into

ANYTHING you want to be! Look within and find what that gift is.. you mention

things you love, so go for it!!

Good luck!!

Namaste'

Judy

>

> > Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to

> > find another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should

> > involve my soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they are.

> > My interests are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know

> > how to monetize them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you

> > want to be when you grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible...

> > Thanks!

> >

> > Eldred

> >

> > 

> >

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Eldred, so sorry to hear this. No one needs that kind of stress, but don't sell

yourself short. My parents had a friend who, in his late 40s, went to law

school. He'd been a cop for nearly 30 years and decided he wanted to try

something new. Also, one of the best " celebrity " endocrine doctors, Bernstein,

was first an engineer and went to medical school in his 40s because he was tired

of getting the runaround from the talking heads. I can't imagine being an intern

in *my* late 40s but he did and thank God because he had a lot to share with the

rest of us who would like to avoid becoming diabetic (rather than treat the

disease after it's too late).

" Middle age " seems like the perfect time to do something new! Maybe this time

you will discover it's your soul's gift instead of just a job.

It's hard to pull yourself out of depression and stop focusing on how unfair

life is; I know because I have been there--in fact I wallowed in that mire for

many years.

Try to start each morning with a mental gratitude list, or write it in your IOWL

journal. Good things will come your way because you will believe in your heart

that you deserve them. I used to numbly and half-asleep drag myself out of bed

every morning, kind of hating the fact that I had to get up and go to work. Now

I lay there for a little while, fully alert, and do not get up until I FEEL

something that makes me smile. It's not enough to think it--I have to feel it,

and then my entire day is suddenly full of exciting possibility.

Peace,

Zu

________________________________

To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2012 10:30 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Finding my " Soul's gifts " ?

 

> So sorry to hear this Eldred - my company " reorganized " in November, so I know

this is a stressful time for you, and you will now have to focus your efforts on

becoming employed in a tough economy.

> One of 's early podcasts talks about locking your inner critic in the

basement, and only letting him out after you've dreamed your dream.

> Take some meditative time to think and dream about what you really want to do.

I like Colleen's suggestion of using a career coach to help spark ideas.

> I also think 48 is the perfect time to start over! Why not?!?

> Good Luck & Best Wishes -

> b.

>

A career coach would cost money. I'm of two minds on that. One, it's

money that I probably shouldn't be spending with an impending job

loss. But if it helps me find a job I love, it could be worth it.

My only critic is telling me that my dreams aren't able to pay the

mortgage. Wanting to do creative stuff like music or photography is

pretty hit-or-miss as far as moneymaking. You have to be really good

AND know someone in the industry, or be really, really, lucky and come

up with something that people fall in love with.

Eldred

--

You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

the last one.

[Guest guest]

Eldred

I've been unemployed several times because of relocations for my husband's

job.  I have found that " It's who you know " is very important. If you have

contacts in your field from your latest job, you may want to see if they have

any leads. I managed a bookstore and, when it closed, one of my customers worked

for an eye doctor, sooo my next job was in that office. I left that job to teach

at our community college. These schools are always looking for adjunct teachers

in so many fields.

If there are head-hunters in your field, you can contact them. It's usually done

the other way around, but it's worth a shot. It's how my husband got his latest

job when he was faced with company closure.

Make everyone you know aware that you are job-hunting. It's surprising how

networked we are! A friend from church or the PTA might just know someone who

knows someone who is looking for someone just like you!

Best of luck with your quest.

Marcia

________________________________

To: insideoutweightloss

Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2012 10:33 PM

Subject: Re: Re: Finding my " Soul's gifts " ?

 

> I have heard of a good book called " Do What You Are " by Tieger.  I am

just starting to read it because I am in the same boat as you are.

>

> Good luck!

>

Haven't heard of the book you mentioned, but I'll look for it. I have

" 48 Days to the Work You Love " and " No More Mondays " by Dan ,

and " Quitter " by Jon Acuff. I'll be going through those as well.

Eldred

--

You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

the last one.

[Guest guest]

What a great way to start the morning. O will 2t this this week.

skwpt wrote:

>Eldred, so sorry to hear this. No one needs that kind of stress, but don't sell

yourself short. My parents had a friend who, in his late 40s, went to law

school. He'd been a cop for nearly 30 years and decided he wanted to try

something new. Also, one of the best " celebrity " endocrine doctors, Bernstein,

was first an engineer and went to medical school in his 40s because he was tired

of getting the runaround from the talking heads. I can't imagine being an intern

in *my* late 40s but he did and thank God because he had a lot to share with the

rest of us who would like to avoid becoming diabetic (rather than treat the

disease after it's too late).

>

>

> " Middle age " seems like the perfect time to do something new! Maybe this time

you will discover it's your soul's gift instead of just a job.

>

>It's hard to pull yourself out of depression and stop focusing on how unfair

life is; I know because I have been there--in fact I wallowed in that mire for

many years.

>

>

>Try to start each morning with a mental gratitude list, or write it in your

IOWL journal. Good things will come your way because you will believe in your

heart that you deserve them. I used to numbly and half-asleep drag myself out of

bed every morning, kind of hating the fact that I had to get up and go to work.

Now I lay there for a little while, fully alert, and do not get up until I FEEL

something that makes me smile. It's not enough to think it--I have to feel it,

and then my entire day is suddenly full of exciting possibility.

>

>Peace,

>

>Zu

>

>

>

>________________________________

>

>To: insideoutweightloss

>Sent: Saturday, January 7, 2012 10:30 PM

>Subject: Re: Re: Finding my " Soul's gifts " ?

>

>

> 

>

>> So sorry to hear this Eldred - my company " reorganized " in November, so I

know this is a stressful time for you, and you will now have to focus your

efforts on becoming employed in a tough economy.

>> One of 's early podcasts talks about locking your inner critic in the

basement, and only letting him out after you've dreamed your dream.

>> Take some meditative time to think and dream about what you really want to

do. I like Colleen's suggestion of using a career coach to help spark ideas.

>> I also think 48 is the perfect time to start over! Why not?!?

>> Good Luck & Best Wishes -

>> b.

>>

>

>A career coach would cost money. I'm of two minds on that. One, it's

>money that I probably shouldn't be spending with an impending job

>loss. But if it helps me find a job I love, it could be worth it.

>My only critic is telling me that my dreams aren't able to pay the

>mortgage. Wanting to do creative stuff like music or photography is

>pretty hit-or-miss as far as moneymaking. You have to be really good

>AND know someone in the industry, or be really, really, lucky and come

>up with something that people fall in love with.

>

>Eldred

>--

>You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

>the last one.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> Eldred, so sorry to hear this. No one needs that kind of stress, but don't

sell yourself short. My parents had a friend who, in his late 40s, went to law

school. He'd been a cop for nearly 30 years and decided he wanted to try

something new. Also, one of the best " celebrity " endocrine doctors, Bernstein,

was first an engineer and went to medical school in his 40s because he was tired

of getting the runaround from the talking heads. I can't imagine being an intern

in *my* late 40s but he did and thank God because he had a lot to share with the

rest of us who would like to avoid becoming diabetic (rather than treat the

disease after it's too late).

>

>

Law school and medical school cost money...<g>

> " Middle age " seems like the perfect time to do something new! Maybe this time

you will discover it's your soul's gift instead of just a job.

>

> It's hard to pull yourself out of depression and stop focusing on how unfair

life is; I know because I have been there--in fact I wallowed in that mire for

many years.

>

>

I'm not depressed, and I'm not worried...yet. I can survive for a

month or two without a paycheck, maybe one more if I tighten the

screws. If I can get unemployment, then that removes the worry about

paying my mortgage. But even if I can't, it would be at LEAST 6

months before BOA even *considers* starting foreclosure. If I can't

find anything in that long a period of time, then I *really* need to

re-evaluate my life and career...<g>

> Try to start each morning with a mental gratitude list, or write it in your

IOWL journal. Good things will come your way because you will believe in your

heart that you deserve them. I used to numbly and half-asleep drag myself out of

bed every morning, kind of hating the fact that I had to get up and go to work.

Now I lay there for a little while, fully alert, and do not get up until I FEEL

something that makes me smile. It's not enough to think it--I have to feel it,

and then my entire day is suddenly full of exciting possibility.

>

I always hated getting up to go to work. Logically, that meant I

wasn't working at my dream job. Hopefully this time I can FIND my

dream job.

Eldred

--

You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

the last one.

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone!  I'm brand new to the group today and have just started reading

the Full-Filled book.  I have just read the introduction today and have

hope.  I did feel the nudge to jump in here because of my experience with

having the " perfect " job.  Back in 1997, a friend shared with me the following

affirmation... " The perfect job is seeking me and my life is in divine order. "  

The theory being that whatever one's talents are the job needing those talents

would be a perfect fit. 

 

Well I already felt I had the perfect job and loved it.  However, it was

pointed out to me that there could always be improvement, whether it was a

raise, a new office, better hours etc.  So I began to say the affirmation daily

and still do today.  I can't begin to tell you all the changes that started

about 6 months after starting the affirmation.  At first, I didn't understand

and they seemed scarey but I soon discovered that my job was getting better. 

And it continued to get better year after year.

 

Almost five years ago I felt the need to make a change and consider

leaving that " perfect " job after almost 34 years.  Suddenly, I wasn't so happy

anymore.  A lot of us weren't.  Another " perfect " job suddenly appeared and I

took the leap of faith to interview for it.  I actually gave my notice after

the interview, even before the job offer was made to me...10 days later. I was

so sure God was leading me to the new job.

 

Well, I did get the job and I have the best boss I have ever had.  It continues

to get better and yes I still say that affirmation every single morning.  :-) 

> Eldred, so sorry to hear this. No one needs that kind of stress, but don't

sell yourself short. My parents had a friend who, in his late 40s, went to law

school. He'd been a cop for nearly 30 years and decided he wanted to try

something new. Also, one of the best " celebrity " endocrine doctors, Bernstein,

was first an engineer and went to medical school in his 40s because he was tired

of getting the runaround from the talking heads. I can't imagine being an intern

in *my* late 40s but he did and thank God because he had a lot to share with the

rest of us who would like to avoid becoming diabetic (rather than treat the

disease after it's too late).

>

>

Law school and medical school cost money...<g>

> " Middle age " seems like the perfect time to do something new! Maybe this time

you will discover it's your soul's gift instead of just a job.

>

> It's hard to pull yourself out of depression and stop focusing on how unfair

life is; I know because I have been there--in fact I wallowed in that mire for

many years.

>

>

I'm not depressed, and I'm not worried...yet. I can survive for a

month or two without a paycheck, maybe one more if I tighten the

screws. If I can get unemployment, then that removes the worry about

paying my mortgage. But even if I can't, it would be at LEAST 6

months before BOA even *considers* starting foreclosure. If I can't

find anything in that long a period of time, then I *really* need to

re-evaluate my life and career...<g>

> Try to start each morning with a mental gratitude list, or write it in your

IOWL journal. Good things will come your way because you will believe in your

heart that you deserve them. I used to numbly and half-asleep drag myself out of

bed every morning, kind of hating the fact that I had to get up and go to work.

Now I lay there for a little while, fully alert, and do not get up until I FEEL

something that makes me smile. It's not enough to think it--I have to feel it,

and then my entire day is suddenly full of exciting possibility.

>

I always hated getting up to go to work. Logically, that meant I

wasn't working at my dream job. Hopefully this time I can FIND my

dream job.

Eldred

--

You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

the last one.

[Guest guest]

How are things going, Eldred?

b.

>

> Ok, I've found out that I will be unemployed on January 31. So I need to find

another way to support myself. I'm thinking that somehow that should involve my

soul's gifts. Unfortunately, I don't have a CLUE what they are. My interests

are music, photography, rocketry, and WWII history. Don't know how to monetize

them, though. Any suggestions on how to find out what you want to be when you

grow up? At 48, starting over doesn't sound possible... Thanks!

>

> Eldred

>

[Guest guest]

>

> How are things going, Eldred?

>

> b.

No change. Neither the company I work for, nor the government, have

any openings for my job in this area. Closest one for either is about

200 miles away, and I can't relocate at the moment. So, I guess I

have to find a new career, or take a serious pay cut. Or both. But

change may be GOOD...<g>

Eldred

--

You can't start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading

the last one.