Emergency room surgeon
An astrologer once told my daughter that she would excel as an emergency room surgeon.
Over the years, I can see what he is talking about. She really rises to the occasion in emergencies. She stays calm and swiftly takes care of what needs to be taken care of.
When I had a fall, broke so many ribs, and was in shock, Lauren was impeccable.
I'm also talking about crises at her work. She makes crises not seem like problems at all.
I also see a certain similarity in myself. I may not stay calm, but, in emergencies, I marshal my resources. I marshal resources I didn't even know I had!
For instance when I was moving and letting go of so much stuff, I had the physical and emotional energy to work hard until 3 a.m. This is not typical for me. I tend to conk out early. Necessity is the mother of invention, and the energy seems to come only when I'm pushed to it.
I knew for some time that I would be moving. Had I spent half an hour a day, maybe even fifteen minutes a day, I never would have had to stay up late. I could have been leisurely. But I didn't have an exit date, so I didn't muster up the energy. Only when pushed to it, do I.
I work better with deadlines. I don't work so well without them.
Anybody else out there like me?
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I must say it depends on the things to be done really. some things I do better with deadlines but there are others where a deadline kind of blocks me totally. like someone expects something from me and I seem unable to bring myself to do it, it's silly I suppose. I kind of have to make my own choice.
but many practical things I do better with a deadline or with a good scheduling, I have to optimize time let's say, otherwise I would never make it.
much love. Berit
Ah, beloved Berit, are you talking about something you really wouldn't be doing but said you would?!!! I like your expression -- optimize time.
I said this before Gloria Dear We must be related. I stay calm in a emergency and do my block at a stuped occurance. Lately though when love has appeared Bigger then ever the stupidities seem less and no emergencies have occurred. Could that be because I have retired from working for shipowners who had money but no idea about running a ship. Now when I see or hear off simelar happenings, I just shake my head and relax with my loved ones over a cuppa tea or coffee. I am repairing a bump in the car for the last 2 mounth Before It would not have been that long I would have got further in one day than now But who cares The Car drives as good as before even if it does not look as good. Let me love all that to me is more important then the look of my car Love Jack
I love how you think, beloved Jack! And how you love!
ya Gloria, I suppose I was talking about that. but I am learning to say no.
and Jack, I join Gloria's words totally !
much love. Berit