September 28, 2008
Move On
I've been feeling down and demoralised of late, feelings primarily brought on by stuff that's been going on at work. When you suddenly suck at something you thought you were pretty good at, your confidence sinks to a new low; you're consumed with self-doubt and you can't seem to think properly anymore.
It was with these feelings that I wrote to a few close friends to pour my feelings out about how I felt about my life and where it's going, or rather not going. A telephone call with monoceros ended up in a teary conversation after releasing the floodgates that have been building up over quite some time.
Another dear friend, A, wrote back with consoling words and part of the lyrics of a song called Move On by Stephen Sondheim, apt for anyone feeling in a rut or is lost. I have no idea what the song sounds like, but its lyrics dance beautifully in my head with its words of encouragement.
Stop worrying where you're going,
Move on.
If you can know where you're going,
You've probably gone.
Just keep moving on.
I chose, and my world was shaken.
So what?
My choice may have been mistaken,
The choosing was not.
You have to move on...
Posted by DSD at September 28, 2008 9:39 AM
"Our greatest glory consists not in never falling... but in rising every time we fall."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
BIG HUGS DSD XOX
Hi babe, hope you're feeling loads better. I'm also here for you if you need another listening ear. Take care.
hey girl, i guess if the lyrics hold something special for u, then it's all good :) perhaps all of us have different definitions of "moving on". for me, "moving on" means pushing on with life without trying to sooth the hurts that are happening now, at the present moment. i think sometimes, we need to take a look within ourselves to heal, well at least be aware we need some healing, before we decide to move on. if not, we'll just end up sweeping everything under the carpet, and in future, when the same issues crop up again, we suffer more. it's just like if an athlete gets injured, and doesn't allow himself to heal enough, he will end up more hurt in future. just some reflections that i have :) anyways, like i said, if you need to talk, feel free to call.
Hang in there! I'm going through a similar situation but we just have to keep working at it and asking for guidance when we're stuck.
dsd,
a big hug to you , and I agree with the Emerson quote your friend wrote above. also, you should come to Hawaii for some relaxation and good old fashioned Hawaiian hospitality!
aloha,
seine
hi dear, hope u are feeling much better now... it seems easier said than done to just tell you to move on but don't give up. We are always stronger than we think we are :)
Big hug to you DSD!
I don't think you suck at your job...u need more time to get the hang of it. People can sometimes be nasty without realising & I hope that you can get the support of your colleagues. Let's meet up again soon. Take care!
SFF
Hey...I hope you feel better. Maybe you do need a change and to move on. Am here if you need to talk or if you'd like to meet up? :)