“To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist. That is all.”
-Oscar Wilde
In what ways are you just existing and in what ways are you really living?
At work I merely exist as there is not much to do currently. Even so, I feel as if my abilities are not being utilized to the fullest extent. Any attempt at improving the workplace is deemed futile. They are merely focused on becoming bigger instead of better. I’ve had ideas, ways to improve operations or make things the slightest bit easier, only to have them shot down. The attitude is either, “We’ve always done it this way,” or “That’s a great idea, but it’ll never happen.” I’m not sure which is more frustrating. As much as I hate to admit it, I’m at the point of not even trying.
Because I feel as if I just exist while at work, I try to use my downtime to my advantage – whether its used to write, blog, crochet, draw, read a book – I try to keep my mind and hands busy. Some days are easier than others, and some days I just don’t feel like doing a damn thing.
What are your thoughts on the matter?