I'm an unemployed soul in the midst of yet another forced career change (first was an employer who could not meet payroll, second was an employer that was forced out of business and faced years of litigation, third was a lay-off in a highly competitive industry). Although I am well educated, my skills are largely verbal and analytical and reside between my two ears. My work experience is mostly traditional and conventional. I have now been unemployed for over two years during which time I have collected over a thousand rejection letters. That fact alone suggests to me that I should look for nontraditional career alternatives. I would really like to do something unconventional that would allow me the freedom to be independent, somewhat mobile, and creative. I've been writing for my own enjoyment since I was about eight years of age. I worked as an assistant editor on my campus fine arts magazine years ago. I am currently working on both fiction and non-fiction books. I am a single person and must be fully self-supporting from whatever endeavor I undertake. I would really like to write. It seems to be a good fit for my skills, interests, and personality. It also seems like a really good way to starve and to waste a lot of time and resources seeking publication. Please pray for some confirmation if writing is what I really should be doing - or for some other direction if I am mistaken.
I admit to being unusually stressed and frustrated. And I have been and a bit out of sorts (sometimes more than just a bit) during this ordeal. Unfortunately, some of the people closest to me have born the brunt of that - which brings me to my second request. In a moment of frustration I impulsively did something that was terribly rude and disrespectful and in the process I hurt a dear and caring long-time friend. Something which was not intentional. We are speaking - but barely. I rarely see or have opportunity to speak with her. I have extended an olive branch and have a token peace offering ready. I am quite willing to appologize - and eat a lifetime supply of humble pie. Obviously, the friend in question does not have to be receptive or respond in the way I might desire. I fear that I have destroyed a close friendship. All I can do is accept responsibility for what has occurred and seek her forgiveness. I am looking for such an opportunity. I cannot undo the damage, I intend to offer no excuses and I realize the relationship has been forever changed. But I still want the opportunity to grovel.
Basically, I'm feeling (and acting) like a real screw up. I'd really like to resolve some of these issues. But I don't know where or how to start. And it seems like the resolution of both of these issues is at least partially dependent on the choices and actions of someone else. Please pray.
Thanks!
I admit to being unusually stressed and frustrated. And I have been and a bit out of sorts (sometimes more than just a bit) during this ordeal. Unfortunately, some of the people closest to me have born the brunt of that - which brings me to my second request. In a moment of frustration I impulsively did something that was terribly rude and disrespectful and in the process I hurt a dear and caring long-time friend. Something which was not intentional. We are speaking - but barely. I rarely see or have opportunity to speak with her. I have extended an olive branch and have a token peace offering ready. I am quite willing to appologize - and eat a lifetime supply of humble pie. Obviously, the friend in question does not have to be receptive or respond in the way I might desire. I fear that I have destroyed a close friendship. All I can do is accept responsibility for what has occurred and seek her forgiveness. I am looking for such an opportunity. I cannot undo the damage, I intend to offer no excuses and I realize the relationship has been forever changed. But I still want the opportunity to grovel.
Basically, I'm feeling (and acting) like a real screw up. I'd really like to resolve some of these issues. But I don't know where or how to start. And it seems like the resolution of both of these issues is at least partially dependent on the choices and actions of someone else. Please pray.
Thanks!
