The briefness of life
Should give us pause about time
As it fades away
Day: April 6, 2016
Dune’s Litany Against Fear
A blogging friend posted this a little while ago (Say hello to Cafe Book Bean). I’ve loved the Dune books and have always found this to be a fantastic mediation. I’m often prone to anxiety and fear-based paralysis.
“I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.” – Frank Herbert (Dune)
Now awake
I now stare within
Frightened by my ignorance
Suddenly birdsong
Today’s random thoughts
Lately I’ve been realizing something about myself: I don’t have these grand aspirations towards power in regards to my career. Confrontation is gloriously unpleasant. I love working in an admin role. That’s what I’ve defaulted each time I’ve been laid off. I can’t imagine doing anything else. I have tried a few things, but they generally come to naught as I don’t have the massive drive such needs.
It’s delightful finally say “I’m cool with being an admin”. I’m good at this. I add value to the teams I work with. I’m great at the administrative work needed on any project.
I have no grand drive for acclamation and power. I’m quite comfortable being in the background. I like for my team to respect me and value my work.