"As a young dumb full of it lad you were a great influence and mentor to me in my first ever job and I thank you mate..."
The above words were sent to me on Monday from an old work colleague, who I haven't seen or heard of for over 15 years. It came completely out of the blue, but did fill me with a certain sense of pride ~ it's good to know that after all of these years that maybe, just maybe, I've been doing something right!
This was back in my retail management days, where I enjoyed employment in the music industry, working with some great people who found job satisfaction easy to come by within that particular environment.
But above all his comments restored my faith in knowing that my style of dealing with people actually works.
Going right back to the very first blog I wrote last year, I mentioned that a close friend kindly refers to me as her 'Goodness Guru'. Well, I wouldn't neccesarily go that far, but if by listening, offering support, and generally just being there for someone in need, with the odd words of wisdom thrown in occassionally for good measure, then again maybe, just maybe, I'm on the right track.
I'm certainly no wise old philosopher; I'm simply a man trying to live a simple life.
I never seem to go to extremes; I'm very rarely overly ecstatic; nor am I rarely totally depressed...although I've had my moments experiencing both sensations when persuing a rather hedonistic lifestyle for a while a few years back!
I like to think it's this steady persona, character, and demeanour that I seem to project, along with a calming influence, which appeals to those apparantly drawn to me like a magnet in need of advice or inspiration.
I do know that I possess a spirituality within me, and a non-judgemental attitude to everyone. There are certain buddhist principles or beliefs which resonate with me too, but I think that's the full extent of my 'goodness guruness'.
As recommended to me by my kiwi friend, Ange, I've recently started reading 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne, which basic message centres around positive thinking, and attracting what it is that you actually wish for. Like I said in my last blog, 'Much To Be Thankful For', I do try to remain upbeat and positive at all times, and maybe, just maybe, it's this outlook that draws people to me in need of support or advice?
Whatever it is I do know one thing...I'm too old to change my ways now!
All I can do is strive to retain a sense of being humble and grateful for everything in my life...and I've got my friends to help me with this ~ so thank you one & all.
Take care, be happy, have fun, and keep smilin' :)
Ramblin' Steve
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