Greetings to all! I hope this post finds you all warm, well, and safe on this Christmas Eve. My husband just came in from starting his car (it's 12 degrees this morning) and informed me that it's snowing. Again. Another 2-5 inches expected by tomorrow morning. I sure love Montana! (Please note a mild sarcasm, which is sometimes lost in internet blogging)
I have been pondering Linda's proposal, about posting about things we're passionate about. Maggie, I'm glad that task wasn't a difficult one for you. I'm finding that the more I think about it, the harder it is to come up with things that I can truly say I'm passionate about. So, Maggie, good for you for knowing what those things are. I think that's a gift.
I know I am NOT passionate about my work. I think I used to be. That's changed. I am passionate about thinking about other things I could spend that time doing and still generate an income (Kerry and I want to open a book/yarn/coffee shop but are still waiting for that mysterious, rich uncle from Belize to pop in and spontaneously offer up a financial backing). Anyway, I digress. I don't want to talk about things I'm NOT passionate about. That's not the point.
I am passionate about my family. About watching my daughter grow (and stand!). I am passionate about teaching her how to be good people (she is already saying 'thank you') and to love herself. I am passionate about finding comfortable places with good reads, cozy slippers, and warm cups of coffee (or tea!). I guess there is one part of my work that I am passionate about: I am passionate about teaching these young women how to treat others as they would want to be treated (which usually includes not commiting crimes- the get so pissed when they've been wronged, why wrong others?- not abusing alcohol and drugs- being 'that' guy, anywhere, who gets drunk or high and does stupid stuff is NOT an admirable trait- and take care of themselves- they get so worried about the other people in their lives who make equally or worse decisions than they do, yet they can't seem to transfer that level of concern and commitment to their own stuff.). I AM passionate about that. And teaching them that using the word "gay" to say something is "stupid" is not acceptable. Is that a passion? I don't know.
I am passionate about knowing people. About meeting new people. My husband gets SOOO annoyed with me because almost any time we're out together (which is rare, now, with the wee one in our lives) and he's trying to be all romantic and woo-ey, I make BFFs with the person sitting at the table behind us. But I LOVE people!! I LOVE talking to people about things they do, where they go, and what they are passionate about.
I don't know if this is AT ALL what the proposal asked for. Then again, I know Linda also said something about this group not really having any rules or constraints, or something. I can't even remember what it was she said. Regardless. Those are things I feel passionate about.
So, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Merry Kwanzaa, or whatever the "reason" for your season. My reason? Is family.... and hopefully some fudge.
Love,
Carlin
2 comments:
Hey Carlin... You got it!! You did it!! I loved reading your passionate response. I also loved the photo of the 3 of you. And... after spending about l0 years in the mental health field, it was interesting to read your take on your work life. The field you have chosen to work in is well known for burning out the good people. Me among them.(not to sound too conceited, but you know what I mean..) I loved my work to begin with, but later on I felt mostly like bashing the buggers! Not quite the head space a good counselor should be coming from. I will look forward to a visit with you on all of that. Thanks for sharing so much about your life.... what a treat... Merry Christmas right back to you. Linda
Hi there Carlin,
A coffee/yarn/book shop is a great idea. How fun would that be!
Merry Christmas!!
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