Today is a day in which I really need to do this. I am waiting to hear back about a job that I interviewed for two weeks ago - and they told me I wouldn't hear back for 2-3 weeks because, even if I was selected, HR takes a lot of time to process. This job would have HUGE implications for my life, and so I have spent the past two weeks in a state of total anxiety. Something about hitting the actual two-week mark yesterday drove me into panic. Rationally, I know that it's best to let go and let God, and trust HP to help guide me in the right direction. At the same time, I can feel my childish and alcoholic thinking creeping into my head and making me want to throw a tantrum because I haven't yet received a phone call. I hate that. In an effort to hold it together, I am trying to think of moments in my life in which I didn't get what I wanted, only to find out that it was a blessing. And I've got lots of them!
-Adam
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When every situation which life can offer is turned to the profit of spiritual growth, no situation can really be a bad one.-Paul Brunton
Pray for God's will to be done ... ... ... NOW, turn it over, it's out of your hands one way or the other ... ... ... there is NO reason you cannot 'relax and enjoy' the moment ... don't let what 'MIGHT' happen, ruin your day ... cause you never had any control over it to start with ... I mean the 'job results' ... (you do have control over how you feel)
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
Affirmation from me Adam! Sounds like you're using the Spiritual tools at your disposal. You've done the foot work, now you wait for the results. The results are in God's hands. It's normal to have a little anxiety over it. Just don't let it eat your lunch. Worrying about it won't change the results. If it's suppose to happen it will. If not, God has other plans. I, like you have had many results that didn't materialize the way I wanted them too, only to find out later it was for the better. Keep us posted!
Yes. our old way of thinking doesn't go away overnight. You are doing a good job recognizing that and using some tools and putting things in perspective.
We can just do the work and have faith that God has a plan. Do our best, let God do the rest.
In Ohio they used to talk about steering clear of "projection", expectations can also make you miserable.
For a lot of companies 2-3 weeks can mean 3-5 weeks depending on who decides to take a vacation
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Rob
"There ain't no Coupe DeVille hiding in the bottom of a Cracker Jack Box."
Yep...this is a step 3 thing. If you get the job - great. HP wants you to learn and grow in that direction. If not - well there must be something else to learn where you are at.
I feel you though. I had gone and interviewed for this high level position as I posted about a week ago. No calls back...no nothing. Actually kind of mad at the place for screwing with me and wasting my time...but at the same time relieved in some ways cuz changing jobs would have been stressful. It's all good. My current job is fine. I got myself all twisted and started not living in today (thinking about this new job). I let it mess with my head too much and I started obsessing on it. That is what I do. I am still not well in many ways. That is why I keep coming back lol.
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Keep coming back. It works if you work it. So work it. You're worth it!
Keep us posted!