Thursday, September 30, 2010

Day 273

Remember Flip Wilson? In the 1970's he had a TV show; he did a skit where he had an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other. His catch-phrase was "The devil made me do it."

I feel a little like that right now, only I seem to have a Buddhist monk on one shoulder and a drill Sergeant on the other. The monk says, "Slow down, take it easy. You are in a time of transition, take the time to experience both the grief and joy associated with the changes in your life."

The drill Sergeant is unsympathetic to my situation, a real type-A asshole. He blasts insults and orders: "Get off your ass you lazy slob. You graduated 4 months ago. What are you waiting for? Get to work! Life is passing you by while you sit here gazing out the window. You disgust me!"

I am trying to slow down, take care of myself and pay attention. I suspect that opportunity will come knocking. When it does I would rather greet it with the demeanor of the monk.

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