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Posted by Angela2 on November 24, 2008, at 12:52:35
I made an appt. to volunteer today and I just cancelled. I feel fine. I just didn't want to go. It's boring and I sort of feel weird about going sometimes because most people who volunteer there, have to, or so it seems. Maybe I'm wrong. The people there are really nice too...
This sucks. Now I have nothing to do with my day. Dunno what else to say.
I guess I'm looking for a little advice. I think maybe...maybe I should find something I really enjoy. Then maybe I'll be less likely to avoid it?
Posted by Dinah on November 24, 2008, at 19:35:28
In reply to I wonder if I'm a burnout, posted by Angela2 on November 24, 2008, at 12:52:35
I don't really know. I'm pretty darn good at avoidance myself.
I guess the people who find something they're passionate about to do to are fortunate, and might not have to struggle with forcing themselves to do something they really don't want to do.
I'm not sure there's anything I'm that passionate about. Even my hobbies, I generally don't *want* to go, though I might enjoy myself when I'm there.
Do you dislike it greatly? Obviously it's not a good idea to spend a lot of time doing something you dislike.
I'm guessing the majority of people spend their lives doing something because they have to. Or because it brings them other things they do enjoy. Or that even if they enjoy doing it at times, other times they need to drag themselves there. I guess it's sort of sad really.
Posted by Angela2 on November 24, 2008, at 20:26:43
In reply to Re: I wonder if I'm a burnout, posted by Dinah on November 24, 2008, at 19:35:28
Dinah, It may be sad...but it's also true. And I think I needed to hear it. Thank you. There is no magical land where everything is fantastic and fun 100 percent of the time. I am realizing this now. Not that I really thought there was such a place. I don't know what I thought/think. I hope it doesn't take long to learn it too. Maybe it's not that sad...but just true...thanks.
Angela
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