Acceptance and Appreciation

In the last few months, I had many ups and downs at my current 9–to–5–job. Because of organizational stuff, I can’t get the position on which I could benefit myself as well as the company. Since half a year or so, I have been in discussions about this topic with many people who are located above me in the hierachy as well as with my peers.

Everybody seems to know what would be the best solution (put me on the position I would like to work on), but the system seems to strong to make it happen.

Fast forward to a few days ago… I was on the way home with my best friend, who started working in this company on the same day as me about three and a half years ago. As it sometimes happened before, I was very frustrated because of the work day and wasn’t the nicest person to be with at this moment (Thankfully he knows how to deal with it and is still my friend). I did not know what to do next. I felt lost and overwhelmed.

I opened the door of my apartment, took a deep breath and did the laundry, to have at least done something productive on this day. A few minutes later, I took a seat and looked through the room.

I found a book on the shelf which I wanted to read for quite some time, but did not do it until now.

90 minutes later, I closed the book and felt like another person. I had internalized the main question of the book and started looking for my answer to Why am I here?

I learned that my current situation at work was only a small part of my life and that I could change it for good whenever I wanted to. I also learned to accept the circumstances as they are because I don’t want to waste more energy on something I can not change anyway.

My mind started to shift and I am developing an intellectual approach in which I seperate myself from my current situation and circumstances. I learn to see things from a certain distance which allows me to understand and react to them without attaching too much emotion to it.

I am starting to notice a feeling of acceptance in my body as well as a growing awareness of the people, goals and activities which I really should put my focus and energy on.

Additionally, I am happy and thankful for everything which I already have accomplished and this gives me more strength and motivation to move on with my journey with a positive mindset.

The book gave me just the right hints to win back control of my life and ultimately come back to a path towards happiness. It came to me in just the right moment and since reading it, I feel fresh and powerful.

Consider reading it… Maybe it will affect you in a similar positive way :)

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