Unemployed? Are You Really?

 "Un-employed" seems to latch on to the title Actor/Artist like a hungry baby onto it’s mothers breast. These challenging days it’s a very ‘trendy’ title a lot of us, not just artists, are sporting. But what does that exactly mean?  Besides the fact that there is no foreseeable income. I looked it up:

un-em-ployed : not employed:

a: not being used                b: not engaged in a gainful occupation                   c: not invested.

I think that if you take a moment and truly ask yourself if a, b and c apply to you, you might realize that it doesn’t. Yes $$ is important, it’s how you keep the roof over your head and feed yourself, etc. But be careful with what you identify yourself with: you are not your debt, you are not your "f-up’s" what ever it was/is.
 
In order for you to get yourself out of the RUT you think you are in, you have to change your attitude but take responsibility so you can start to feel less numb, less cornered, less STRESSED and freaked out and tap into the source that will help you. 
 
HOW?
 
The great thing is that YOU at this moment, as crappy it might be, are all YOU need. And what you can do is ask yourself this questions,
 
”WHAT DO I NEED RIGHT NOW?"
 
This second this moment? Do you need to go pee, to you need to laugh, do you need to cry, work on your lines, look for a new job, hug yourself,  cancel a date you didn’t want to go to in the first place –if you do, give him/her the respect and CALL don’t text them–do you need to fart, punch into a pillow, scream, EAT, stop eating, tell the truth, drink water, curse like a sailor, pack, do you need to call or write your landlord that you will not be able to make rent? Or do you simply need to remind yourself of your INTENT for today? 
 
 I’m not talking about what you need to do or have done in an hour, by the end of the day, week, month.
 
”WHAT DO I NEED RIGHT NOW?"
 
And what can you do right now. How about taking a deep BREATH and think about how unique and amazing you are. If ya’ need to beat yourself up, go right ahead, but use a feather!!!

Don’t move the Mountain, sweet human:  climb it -one step, one breath at a time!
 
love&laugh        
-patricia
 
 

 

About patricia.willis

I'm a Multi-Artist and Motivator living in NYC who loves good healthy food and sharing my knowledge and energy to inspire people to find more balance and joy in their lives. It all comes down to what we feed our body, mind and soul and leave behind some good energy and a healthier planet for the next generation I also offer Individual and Group Life/Acting/Balance Motivating for a fee. SKYPE sessions available for a fee.

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7 Responses to Unemployed? Are You Really?

  1. KourtneyQ July 22, 2009 at 11:24 pm #

    It is undeniably true that the unemployment rate is still surging upward that makes our economy worse. Many are still trying very hard to make ends meet with their payday but sometimes, it was never enough. We could all use some small cash loans. Events beyond our control happen, and despite the irritating rage that results, along with the urge to turn our car into a bridge abutment, but the financial consequences sometimes leave us cash strapped until payday, which is when we'd like to get some small cash loans. A small cash loan until payday, to tide you over if you have extra expenses that you need to meet but can't cover. Well, that's why there are payday lenders

  2. PhildoDotCom July 23, 2009 at 12:08 am #

    Jeez. Just about every time I get on Intent, I find exactly what I need to hear. Thank you.

    Phil

  3. observer July 23, 2009 at 12:29 am #

    Thank You Patricia,

    Good point about identification. We are never unemployed, just taking time out to consider our options. Great opportunity to drop out of the rat race. I dropped out 30 years ago. No regrets. Please approve my friend request so we can talk.

    Let us daily increase in: wisdom, love, gratitude, reverence, healing, peace, joy, happiness, laughter and prosperity.

    Blessings X 10,

    Ed

  4. yumi July 23, 2009 at 10:46 am #

    Love it, Patricia! Love focusing on the NOW as opposed to a week, a month, a year from now. Keep sharing those words of wisdom!

  5. patricia.willis July 23, 2009 at 5:54 pm #

    Thank YOU, Yumi.

    it's a beautiful thing that NOW, isn't it:))

    so great to be on board. :p)

  6. patricia.willis July 23, 2009 at 5:57 pm #

    Thank you Ed,

    and good for you to claim your freedom!

    juice it!

    :p)

  7. pamatha July 24, 2009 at 9:04 pm #

    Boy is this one good. Been unemployed since last July and beginning to doubt myself. Hard not to live in the future (when I get my next job) which of course is impossible. This is exactly the kind of thinking I too often avoid. Thanks for reminding me this moment is all I have, so don't squander it.