Leaving a job take some time. The morning after my last day at work, my mind clicks back to preparing for clients. I'm thinking of things I forgot to say and do and even compose an email to my (now ex) boss from my bed. My top tip for leaving work is to shred your to do list, whether finished or not. The uncompromising teeth of the shredder have no discernment. They gobble down my unfinished to do list at the same rate as every other document, and all of a sudden I have cut ties with all I have been doing. Destroying the hook that pulls the load, unshackling me from my work. But like the stretched leather and worn in grooves of a saddle, so the effects of work don't just disappear. It takes time and the use of oneself for other purposes to reshape and remold a person for a new way of being.
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I have also decided to add some philanthropy to my otherwise self indulgent adventure and will be raising money for a great charity called Bethany Village Leprosy Society (BVLS). BVLS works to provide jobs through social enterprise to those living with the effects of leprosy in India. I have been to Bethany village and seen the vibrant community created with the support of BVLS. If you would like to support me you can donate at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/wareami.
Dear Chris - Duncan Smith here. You might remember me? I spoke with your Mum a couple of days ago and she told me that your dream of cycling to Istanbul is now a reality. Excellent news and I wish you well with it. A real adventure. If you pass through Vienna please let me know in advance and we'll buy you dinner. With ebst wishes - Duncan & Roswitha (Vienna)
ReplyDeleteHi Duncan - I cenrtainly do remember you. Meeting up in Vienna sounds great. I don't know when I'll get to vienna but I'll get in touch when I know that date.
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