Insecurities and Opportunities in Everyday Ramblings
- Feb. 26, 2014, 11:45 a.m.
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Yesterday evening Kes called to ask me a question about how my audio book download process works and the first thing I asked her was, “What is the evolutionary reason for insecurities?” She laughed.
But really I would like to know.
She thought maybe it is a Western cultural artifact. I don’t really know enough about other cultures in a deep way to know if that is true or not. I know that self-confidence is not an issue for most say… Tibetans or Russians. (Or our own Millennial generation :).
I have been putting myself out and about in the world this last year. There is teaching yoga, learning this new Hormonal Balancing mash up technique, birding with strangers, going to Weight Watchers meetings every week, the big high profile project at work and the training wheels reintroduction to the universe of intimacy with Mr. Fine China.
And today I have an interview with a lovely woman who is going to decide if I am the right person to take over a weekly yoga class for caregivers in the Oncology ward of our Children’s Hospital. It is a great opportunity for me that came out of the blue and I am a little nervous. She is looking at least one other teacher to see if it is a fit. This recommendation is a direct result of my substitute gig a few months back.
The date and time of week are perfect. I can walk there. And the very best part of all is that I would be teaching in the beautiful meditation room I used to go sit Zazen meditation in everyday at noon when I was doing that and working in the hospital in the building next door. It is a high profile nonpaid job that will look really good on my teaching resume but we also be a great joy to teach.
So fingers crossed for me, okay?
And if you have any ideas on the evolutionary reason for insecurities I am all ears.
Linda ⋅ February 26, 2014
Good luck, noko. It sounds perfect for you.
Lyn ⋅ February 26, 2014
Fingers crossed!
Zipster ⋅ February 26, 2014
Crossing fingers and toes-you certainly deserve it and having been a caregiver yourself have the necessary empathy.
gypsy spirit ⋅ February 26, 2014
definitely fingers crossed for you. Those crocus en masse are glorious.... hugs p
edna million ⋅ February 27, 2014
edna million ⋅ February 27, 2014
AAGGHH!!!! I've just experienced my first Eaten Note on Prosebox!! I was in such a habit at OD of copying notes before I hit the save box, since OD often ate notes.. but I've not been doing that here.
ANYHOW, basically, fingers and toes and all else crossed, as that sounds like the PERFECT class for you to teach. The fact that you've been a caregiver and understand what they need and don't ordinarily get makes it an even better fit.
I can not tell you how much I looooove those flowers. And I wish I understood insecurities. I certainly seem to be a mass of them.
RoseS ⋅ February 27, 2014
I thought you were looking for the evolution reason for SECURITIES...and was all set to go into the history of barter....insecurities were probably the result of less than careful readers/listeners.... Lots of positive vibes for the opportunity!
ThoughtsAfter ⋅ February 27, 2014
Wonderful opportunity--hoping the job is yours. I think fear is the basis. Must have been terrifying for our ancestors with the animals and intruders in the world back in those early times. Wondering why your comment that some cultures don't experience insecurities. I know it has to be based on something, or expect that knowing you.
seedys ⋅ March 01, 2014
Fear, insecurity is fear. Basic evolutionary response.
Fear of ____ fill in the blank... I was told once by someone, maybe it was in AA or therapy that all emotions either come from a place of fear, or a place of love...