Don't share your problems, and don't ask for advice

As it turns out I am in the process of a potentially life altering change, and a part of that change includes the effort for me to become more emotionally independent and to have the ability and desire to make my own decisions.

Part of the old (and still-sort-of-current me) shares his goings on and situation with just about anyone and everyone.  I have no problem airing my history to any Bob, Carl, or Tony that shows an inkling of interest - probably my selfish nature.

One of the problems that happens when you begin to tell people your problems is their desire to help.  Their intent is well and good, but yikes after a while you just start to think to yourself - please stop talking b/c there is a long history here that you only know a fraction of and so while you think your advice or guidance is correct - it's really irrelevent and unnecessary.

With that said, I still do believe in seeking out the wisdom of people that can provide you a perspective on things.  They don't offer advice, they tell a story about some past experience that either a friend, relative, or they themselves went through and help you draw parallels to gain some valuable insight or nugget of thought that has previously escaped you.

What's old is new again

I have gone through a major life transition, and as such I now keep a journal, and I wanted a place to share those things in my life that are publicly share-able.   This blog and associated posts are intended to compliment my journaling, not replace it.

2014 is going to be a big year for me.  I decided to stop floating through life and with that decision comes a vast amount of information and responsibility that I never wanted nor cared about.

I'm on the hunt for ways to get better.  Game on.