Dear Daniel Wong Ching Kiong:

It is good you got a better offer, but what about the dust and chemicals? If it is unhealthy for you, you shouldn’t do it (there are such things as Air Filters that can be installed in places like that…?)

I am glad you are getting better. Pay attention (be mindful) of all you do at work (and otherwise), so you can learn from every opportunity. Unlike Sisyphus who was forced to roll an immense boulder up a hill, only to watch it come back to hit him, repeating this action for eternity (how painful!)- you don’t have to suffer anything for eternity, and you can be mindful of that boulder coming down the hill and get out of its way…

Post anytime you need to, and I will be glad to reply.

anita

Dear Daniel:

I hope it goes well enough, has gone by the time you read this. Watch how you lift heavy things, doing it with the right posture can prevent hurting your body, particularly your lower back. Pay attention to your posture and movements- this by itself is a valuable practice (mindfulness).

Hope you post again with your experience at work, and otherwise.

anita

Dear Daniel:

I am fine, thank you. I like what you wrote: “Faith and courage is needed now.” I get anxious at times too, during the day. I wish I could feel good all the time, but it is not possible for anyone. We all have to endure not feeling good at times, feeling anxious, or sad, or otherwise distressed. And when we do, we have to keep ourselves as calm as possible and function effectively no matter how we feel.

If you do a good job at work even though you are distressed, you will build confidence in yourself. Confidence that you can manage well no matter who you feel. This confidence will benefit you greatly in the future.

Later on you can have better jobs, more challenging and in better environment. But you chose to take this one, following a better offer. So, be humble and do a good job, one hour, one day at a time.

I hope you rest and sleep well. Faith and courage!

anita

Dear Daniel:

A positive post, above. You are learning the value of organizing time, spending your time efficiently and aimlessly wonder about life less. Also you are learning you can manage pressure. Excellent job (of learning!) , says I.

anita