For one, I sometimes just wished I lived and worked on a farm. I think I could be completely happy taking care of all kinds of animals on a farm. (A happy animal farm- not a bad, mean, meat farm). I sometimes feel the human race has gotten so far away from what is natural to us, and I think being outdoors and taking care of our home, animals, and land is natural.
Kisses and hugs! Sharing love makes everyone's life better. :)
I walked the dogs tonight and just let some of these things go. I decided that I really admire John, kennel employee pictured above. He is my favorite employee at the Humane Society, and I realized tonight that he is just so pleasant to be around, and he does work that matters! I am sure that he doesn't get paid a ton to take care of dogs for a non-profit. And, I bet he pays taxes. He works every day and does meaningful work. What a good spirit. I decided that I want to go calmly through life like John and just do the work that matters. Tonight I printed off my tax return. This has been the most stressful year I have encountered financially with taxes. (again, the relationship between stress-money-work). Sigh. That is why I still drive a 1997 car with no windshield wipers or radio. I proudly own all of the choices I make with money (for example: go to Tucson vs. replace the goodwill furniture in our home that we have from college). But, I do get a little cynical this time of year when I hand over what seems like way more than my fair share. I feel pretty certain that guy smoking a joint on his grandmother's porch (while I am working with his grandmother) in the middle of the day is not paying taxes. And, I think I indirectly paid for his pot.
(and every time I pass him I have to pray to God to help me keep my big mouth shut before I blurt out..."must be nice!" :)
(and every time I pass him I have to pray to God to help me keep my big mouth shut before I blurt out..."must be nice!" :)
I walked the dogs, had a great night, and all is settled. The tax bill will get paid, and I am fortunate to work and earn an income. Life is good.
2 comments:
So much in life can make us cynical.
I hear you though, we want to matter, and we want to feel what we do is important.
You are good people Damie. :)
Best Wishes always. :) xo
you are doing good , important work , sister, and that inspires me! keep it up.
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