Back to Basics...

We are constantly evolving...or should be !
 Sometimes we overthink things; then there are those days when we give up entirely, at this point we must remind ourselves as to why we started down a particular path !
I opted for retail as a career path a long...long time ago, it was an easy fit for both of us. I was open, friendly and ultimately eager to please. I have watched it succeed and fail, twist and turn wondering where it was heading; where I was heading ?
At this later stage in my life I am still at the service of others, its not as bad as it sounds. I get more from assisting a person in their choices than money could ever afford me...men in particular are the most curious of creatures, for so long they have been told to be this or that never really knowing or understanding what was expected of them and eventually rebelling or conceding depending on their nature.

We have reached a point in our lives where choices must be made, for the longest time we were told to get out there and make something of ourselves...few of us knew what that actually meant !
From where I sit now which is more a position of luck than judgement, I find I am learning more about my own requirements, needs and demands; I rarely apologise for being who I am, there is is a hint of amusement in my face when I see the inability in others to understand my confident demeanor...if only they knew, it's all smoke and mirrors !
 Its taken many a twisted path to reach this point, running away to find myself was something of a habit once or twice in my past; now I withdraw within, those that know me give the time and space required and leave me to my own thoughts for however long it takes, this in itself should be lesson to most men.
STOP trying to be something someone else expects you to be, find out what and who you are and in turn you will be better prepared to survive this world.
I find it curious how it was my intention today to sit down and vent about the state of play within the retail sector...how bad business has become and difficult it is to find that magical element that will thrust us forward into fame, glory and obscene wealth...like most of words they all come from a little self examination; I rarely plan them out, I prefer to let them flow and see what comes.
My intention today was to examine our behaviour, our apathy and how we chase the almighty dollar. I advised someone recently that if you set out with your eye on the prize you will never win any race...success only comes from hard work, a little luck and an ability to shift in the ever changing currents of life.
So upon reflection, maybe these words are as much for myself as they are for others in a similar situation; keep moving forward as best you can, if you find your way blocked then change, evolve...shift your focus away from the thing you are chasing and maybe it will come to you when you least expect ?