100 Day Challenge: Day 31
Well here we are day 31 
I just got done with an interesting conversation, my mind is reeling after realizing the load I'm still dealing with on a daily basis. My days are still about 12 hours long most days, and Saturdays are still busy. That's without taking into account the couple of hours or more of studying pretty much every night. A mental fog is creeping back into my head. Still deal dealing with mental exhaustion.
I'm really looking forward to the month long break coming up, I really don't know how much more my mind can take.
Okay enough with the negative aspects of my life.
Well with my workload in mind, the lesson that comes to mind is about having a goal or specific purpose. I'm hoping this all pays off. Well actually I know it'll pay off. But that's only if I have a specific purpose in mind.
Which brigs me to my next question: How do I create Durable Fulfillment in my life? I'm really not sure right now. With school I'm getting excited to get into my classes for my Major. I'm also taking Japanese again next semester. That will be good Although my schedule looks like a continuation of hell, with Math 1050, Math 1060, Japanese 1020, and I'm taking a Billiards class to to bring the grand total for next semester to 12 hours. I still need to figure out what everything looks like with work and karate. My work schedule will probably still be Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. With Karate interspersed.
So anyway, one of my intentions this week is to find what will bring me Durable Fulfillment, another is to find a way toward smooth sailing next semester. I'm soo tired. Really what I need is a source of income that will allow me focus on school and allow me to enjoy Karate again.
Anyone have any ideas?
November 18th, 2009 - 10:54
Greetings!
I would suggest a couple of things to have/create Durable Fulfillment:
First, gain perspective. Understand what it is you do, why you do it, and then realize that eventually you’re going to die (just like everyone else) and when you do, you can’t take anything with you except the experiences and knowledge gained.
Second, figure out your purpose/goals and a vision of the end result. When you have a clear understanding of your purpose and goals…coupled with a vision of the end results…it will help you to accomplish everything that you have to even when things are at their worst.
Lastly, give yourself time. When you have such a compact schedule it is easy to neglect yourself…DON’T DO THAT!!! you are less effective and enjoy life less if you start to burn out.
I would highly recommend doing what a few tribes of American Indians used to do with their braves for the rite of passage into manhood. They would separate to a quite spot and the brave would fast, ponder, and simply be alone for a few days/week. They would talk with no one and no one would talk with them. They would simply be alone in the wilderness.
I think too often we get caught up with all the things of life and thereby miss something very precious: the joy of living. There is a real joy in doing what’s right, in living your life in harmony with everything and everyone around you…but we often get so caught up in the affairs of the world, we miss out!
my 2 cents…
November 19th, 2009 - 10:28
Hi Nathan!
Thank you very much for the insightful comment!
Interestingly enough I’ve had it in the back of my mind to have a day of “doing nothing.” For the time being it’s not very practical, but this morning I decided I’m going to focus more on listening more than talking. Life is a mirror, so I should spend more time paying attention to what it has to teach me.
Thank you again sir!