Today I did absolutely nothing. Looking at past actions and today’s result, I’m in the habit of hiding again.
Looking over life choices.
I’m writing since … I’m lonely (true)…but I’m not desiring my old negative stomping grounds. I had some flashbacks moments ago, and I’m wondering “what ELSE is there?” Normally that’d be all negative. I’m seriously wondering “what can I DO?”
I flashed back to my last year of college. I learned to like the library, I got good at doing research–and I had little passion for my actual degree. I’d been enjoying the lifestyle of college. Umm…I knew I was in the socially accepted avenue to “find a career”…but I never cared about that. I knew my hiding in libraries was socially sanctioned. I knew it was going to end, so I enjoyed it.
I wanted to feel valuable. I wanted to find some worth. I wasn’t a social climber AT ALL, but I kept building my skills hoping, maybe, someone would want them or use them. And…that’s a scarcity mentality. Like a professional version of “if I’m good enough, wealthy enough…she’ll like me” Meanwhile, I’d imagine (and did so many times) thinking noone really wanted me. So, one outlet at that time was going to AlAnon meetings, essentially meeting other family members of alcoholics searching for some hope in their lives. That too, became a cocoon from life for me. I lived in and looked for such cocoons, seeking such hideouts since…I could feel safe for a while.
Yeah. Scarcity stinks. Hiding breeds more hiding. —and I’m seeing I’m assuming bad outcomes. Bad results if I get out. Like I’ll feel bad if I do. Damn…
I’m used to seeing bad results. I’m gonna hop up…but I’m considering something…it’s a stretch.
I’m considering stacking EOG St.1 with Khan St.2. AoH is in it, and Khan St.2 is about building. But seriously…imagining something good over bad is actually what I WANT.
While writing that paragraph, I realize I’d completely skipped AoH as a stack choice. For the same “seeing bad first” habit I mentioned, I’ve avoided AoH.
WTF should I do now? I’m asking for myself. I’m not used to believing in myself, thus doubting future success ventures. Yeah…WTF should I do? What will happen? Is one better for me (EOG), or do I just want to feel good (AoH)?
The old me is battling for his usual place of control. But…I feel more in control of me. I’m wanting good things.
Without using others to make the decision for me. BANG! That’s a growth point.
Jumping up. It’s almost 8, but I don’t fucking care. Getting out.