I think it speaks of our vintage or generation that we treat this as the exception to the rule. “If it was easy and fun, nobody would pay you to do it. Nobody cares, work harder.” Definitely the basis upon which success is built, but to what extent?
Discomfort, patience and even discipline seem not to be so much the rage these days. Some people are raised with the notion that mental health and happiness are not just the most important thing (definitely up there) but the only thing. Can you imagine having “fuckit, imma take a me day” in the running as the proper course of action every day?
I think you must have earned that day. I bet the odd day like that centers you and recharges you for the grind it takes to be successful. Congrats on your day and I hope it was a glorious retreat!
A good work ethic seems to be a fast-declining personality trait. Not with me, and loads of others of my vintage, I guess, as you rightly point out. I wonder what will happen into the future when a good work ethic is a rarity. I know what will happen, chaos.
I had as nice day today, a needed day, and even started mulling over a camping trip for which I'm looking for the right days in what is a very full schedule. I want five days in a row which sounds easy to find but is not, for me anyway. I won't go far, a few hundred kilometres, maybe four hundred or so, far enough to be away from work and people and society and everything except nature. campfires, some books, hikes and...well you get the idea.
You work too hard and push yourself too far I think, you should try and take more care of yourself because people around you care for you and want you around for a long time. It was so nice to learn of this day you took, you needed it and deserved it and I'm sure you get the value you were looking for from it.
Becca 🌷
Kind words, caring also, thank you.