To Find Meaning in my life

[extra_aram]

Meaning.  Up to this point, I do not feel that my life has truly been imbued with meaning.  The only meaning my life truly has attained is in relation to my beloved wife, what I have been able so give of myself to her and what we have shared together.

Yet, my life has never been better.  So, why do I feel so adrift, so vaguely discontent?

During

Comments

[doktor_jess]

How is it that so many of us yids seem to become disillusioned with most of the faith?

I remember hitting the spiritual road block in college, and man did it suck. Basically you just have to find what works for you. Currently I'm a whole lot of nothing except for some leftover Jewish tendencies swirled together with a bit of good 'ole fashioned pagan ritual. I'm content with believing that there is a God and that I can talk to him/her/it anyway I choose. Honestly, if it's God, what's he/her/it gonna care?

our dissillusionment

[extra_aram]

How is it that so many of us yids seem to become disillusioned with most of the faith? I have a theory on this, actually. I believe that it is very difficult for contemporary, westernized men and women who are brought up on the secular culture of the European cultural tradition to find real spiritual sutenance and meaning in most of traditional (or even liberal) Judiasm

[torreybird]

I strongly recommend writing a work of fiction. I am following up my new work of fiction (started in november with

Perhaps this is a place to start

[goodgothgirl]

Have I mentioned The Artists' Way to you? It's a workbook that asks you to make a commitment to expanding your artistic horizons, opening your brain to the possibilities in the world and expressing them in whatever your medium is (words, pictures, etc.). It won't tell you what to do about your quest for spirituality, but it could encourage you to engage in new experiences that stimulate your thought process. Check it out at B&N next time you're there. I have friends who swear by it. (I tried it but didn't have the stick-to-it-tiveness needed to get through it at the time I tried.)

Re: Perhaps this is a place to start

[extra_aram]

Hello there. Yes, I remember you mentioning and showing this book to me, when I came to visit in July of last year. And, perhaps this is a good place to start.

I will look into the book.

[the_hedonist]

I'm glad that things with K have calmed down at least, and that you're doing better there. I don't know what to say, except that I hope that the coming year is even better.

[extra_aram]

Thank you.

Actually, things have never been better in that part of my life....ever. it took a hell of a lot of work, time and change, though.

But, I must admit, that I am very thankful, now, for all of the blessings that I DO have in my life: we all healthy, employed and, we are are doing quite well.

[bella_peligrosa]

You've reminded me that I need to write a LOT about how the Kushiel series has influenced me. I'm sure we'll have a lot to discuss!

When I read through your latest posts I couldn't help but smile for you. Such a good year for you and I am tremendously proud of where you are today!

[extra_aram]

I'm sure we'll have a lot to discuss!

Yes. Yes, indeed, I think we do. I have A LOT to say about this topic, actually.

I have this thing in the past 6 months: I have really been getting more into what many of the pedants and academics like to call 3rd Wave (kinds of) Feminist fiction & writers: Naomi Wolf, J. Carey, Jeanette Winterson. Also, I am searching for others that interest me (meaning, they actually have something interesting to say and know how to write).

Mostly I am all about it because I am really drawn to the strong, intelligent, articulate female voices and characters. I find myself more and more attracted to those kinds of narratives, voices and people, in general.

Such a good year for you and I am tremendously proud of where you are today!

Thank you, dearie. Me too. And, as I mentioned in my next entry, I am very, very grateful, profoundly thankful for all that I have in my life. I find my good fortune and the blessings in my life very deeply humbling.