Tuesday, November 2, 2010

Sticking my toes back in

I have an opportunity to work on a water quality plan for a nonprofit group locally. I met with the director this afternoon. I am glad to be able to get back into some work in my field. He needs the help, I have the experience and my price is right because I would volunteer my time.



I really believe that I have gotten a lot over the years by working in this field. I had a steady pay check for a lot of years so it's my turn to pay back. Besides the goal of trying to keep good water quality in the estuary is a good one.

I have many things going on right now. My life is full in a way that I haven't had in a long time. The best part is that every day there is a choice about what I will do. I have no schedule that is driving me. What a welcome change after years of living on deadlines and commitments.

I think the opportunities that are in my life regarding people and activities are not some coincidence or random event. The circumstances are God inspired. I am grateful to do what I can to help others and in so doing I help myself in ways that I never imagined.

So far today I have met with a sponsee, voted, and had a meeting about science. Tonight I will go to my Tuesday night Al-Anon meeting where we will begin the study of the twelve concepts. I like these days where I am right with myself and those around me. That is truly A God thing.

10 comments:

  1. nice. nothing is random...and you can do it on your own terms as well...good job voting too...got to use that voice...

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  2. sounds absolutely awesome....so glad you are in the right place, doing what pleases your purpose :)

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  3. Your day is an inspiration for mine, and a validation too.

    Let's see what the morrow brings...

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  4. Realizing I have choices makes my life alot more pleasant to live in.

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  5. Sounds like a full and accomplished day :) Which also sounds kinda serene in the making

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  6. I've heard a lot of retired people complain about the lack of time they suffer from, Also, wonderment at how they ever had the time to work. These folk are happy ones, seems like your joining them. Great message.

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  7. I've been pushing my son to go into environmental engineering. Glad someone's cleaning up the water. What a great field.

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  8. What a luxury--to have no schedule. Well deserved, buddy.

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  9. Getting back in was a good thing for me. Hope you enjoy it Syd

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