...dream job is off the table.
lame lame.
but what does it say in that poem to the right? "...clearing you out for some new delight..." that's what it is. i just needed some space to go out and find another dream job. probably craigslist will be glad to have me back all day everyday.
it WAS nice, though, that the director called me to tell me they had chosen someone else. it was between me and another social worker with a license. the license beat me. but she knows whoever gets me in the end will be lucky. thanks for second place.
good thing is that today i went on an interview with a residential drug treatment place for teenagers. i really liked the people. and although i've never worked in residential treatment before...maybe it would be a good step in a learning direction. we'll see.
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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5 comments:
oh boo. i'm sorry, love. but it is terrific and inspiring that you can reorient yourself towards the next thing and with that attitude i don't think great things can help but come your way.
love you,
vaidya
Meghan,
So sorry to hear the dream job is not to be...but hooray for your great attitude and willingness to find the next great thing. So thrilled to hear your news and all your new adventures.
Thinking of you with much admiration...
erica
there's always that old adage, "close a window, open a door"...here's to a new door opening for you...and how lucky would the residential clients be to have you in their lives if you should decide to take that path!? You're reaction to loss of dream job and attitude toward other possibilities is WONDERFUL!
Hey that dream job is a holdover from another "time" in your speedy forward route...time for a different perspective on what your dream job might actually be. New lead sounds pretty neat and I'm sure there are more. Indeed, Craig will be happy to have you back, as anyone would. Thinking of you.
Love,
Susan
Ugh, sorry about the job, but confident that you'll score another good one. The dog on the beach and Garrison Kiellor in your neighborhood, really? Your enthusiasm moving from Denver to SF is very contageous...will you save a spot for me in the SW department at SF State?
Glad things are 99% good-
- Suz
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