Once again, I find myself at a crossroads. It’s one of those defining moments in life where a major decision must be made – the result, of which, will determine my entire future. However, I’m not new to this – I’ve come to this point once or twice before. The last “fork-in-the-road” I encountered was when I made the decision to leave the materialistic lifestyle I had been leading. It’s been over a year now, and I’ve never looked back. Certainly, it’s been of the best moves I ever made. Read the rest of this entry

I can’t begin to tell you how much I’ve enjoyed the last eight months. To have had 100% of my time to do whatever I desired was truly priceless. In particular, I’ve had time to really contemplate life without having the usual background noise. By background noise, I mean the never-ending work-related thoughts and stress. Looking back now, I realize that there was always something nagging away at me just below the surface – something nipping at my heels and never allowing me to truly relax. Read the rest of this entry

Life for the unemployed person can be challenging. The fact that society frowns upon the entire idea of not being gainfully employed is difficult to deal with. Many people feel that it is their duty to voice their disapproval – some subtly, and some not. As if I need to be scolded like some small child that is misbehaving, many view voluntary unemployment as anti-social behavior that must be corrected. Sigh… Read the rest of this entry