Today on my job search journey three things happened: I had a pre-interview conversation with a great organization, I found out I came in 2nd for a position I interviewed for yesterday and I got a call from another organization for a meeting on Friday. So, since the job of finding a job is a numbers game, I guess I am ahead right now, even though this was the third time I've come in 2nd and each time, to someone with the same 'enthusiasm, good ideas and fantastic experience' but with the 'recent Maine experience' that I lack. My fresh ideas, new eyes and international experience don't seem to cut it when it counts. But, it is reassuring to hear that I make committees struggle with their decision making and that they like my energy. Would that my energy was strong enough to pay my bills, I would cease and desist from this frustrating search. But equally, I am having fun, clarifying my goals, articulating my strengths, keeping my communication skills finely tuned and getting out and about mid coast Maine. My overnight trip to Brunswick (for the conversation) was terrific: I saw a bald eagle soaring overhead on the way home, wandered around historic Bath, had an amazing cranberry/orange muffin, went shopping at a now-favorite natural foods store and was able to sing out loud in the car for a long time....
This week, I fasted for three days, in part to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Dragon and because January was going to slip away if I didn't just pick some days and stop eating. I try to fast at least twice a year for 3-5 days and intend to commit to a weekly 24 hr fast. Considering how fantastic I feel after three days, I am re-inspired to attempt the weekly. I like beingKMY when I feel strong and light and clear-headed. Fasting does that!
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