Comments on: “Hand of God” Days

By: psychology_dad

psychology_dad — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 23:25:12 +0000

Steph, you have much going for you and much to be thankful for. You, and only you can make thisnew year YOUR year. Do yourself a favor – get “Toxic Coworkers” by Alan Caviola and Neil Lavender. Read it. Then read chapters 3, 4 and maybe 6 again. Yes, you will get mad. But you must understand who you are before you can begin to understand exactly why everything is the way it is. Hopefully you will (eventually) find the book enlightening and inspiring in curious sort of way. My dad taught me early on one of life’s key lessons – to step back and look at yourself as others see you. He taught me to do it often, especially after things just didn’t go as planned. Sometimes what you see is tough. It will make you stop, and rethink yourself, especially on things important and essential. Life is passing by, and it is best to know where you are going before you decide to ‘come unmoored’. But understanding yourself is critical in finding the proper direction to move forward.
Best of luck and my highest compliments on a most interesting web site. I am quite certain that this site is a reflection of the very interesting woman behind it.

By: Finding Words Again | Coming Unmoored -- Life in a Tiny Floating Home

Finding Words Again | Coming Unmoored -- Life in a Tiny Floating Home — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:07:57 +0000

[...] for me on the job front which I’ll talk about in later posts. However, suffice it to say, the “Hand of God” phenomena seems to be [...]

By: Vester

Vester — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:14:04 +0000

Where I procrastinate, you make progress in your life.
Your site is one (of a few) that I’ve found, that is helping me find ways to simplify and improve my life. Keep writing and I’ll keep reading. Vester

By: Shireen

Shireen — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:17:57 +0000

Hand of God moments are always blessings in disguise – and rarely enjoyable while you ride out the wave.

Best of luck Steph.
Excellently written piece…thank you for sharing it.

By: Donna

Donna — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:27:23 +0000

Hiya Stephanie!

Thank you for sharing this! Hey, at least you were able to get your little house before the 2nd “Hand”!! Congratulations! And I hope you find what you really love to do really soon.

I have also experienced this divine lesson-learning and provision experience. June of this year was a very eventful month. I signed my divorce papers, attended my brother’s wife’s funeral during the first week I started my NEW job, and moved into a new apartment that had a waiting list –my turn was up just in the nick of time. Oh yeah, and I also had a birthday.

This new job that I have barely pays the rent and utilities, and I keep thinking that if I had my tiny house already, then things would be so much better for me and my daughter. I wouldn’t have to struggle to pay the rent and I wouldn’t have to be working this 2nd job like I am. But we are in the process, still of downsizing our possessions. And I’m sure everything will fall into place very soon for us AND for you!

You’re a smart lady and I know you’ll find some other job very soon. What doesn’t make you bitter only makes you better!
Best of Blessings to you!–Donna

By: gus

gus — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:08:02 +0000

about the things that can go wrong and do go wrong when adjusting to a simpler, less materialistic lifestyle. I hope all the good things you do for others comes round to you tenfold. gus

By: gus

gus — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:48:27 +0000

I’ve been backtracking blog and site posts to get info on small house design and living…and I’m addicted to live-aboards and houseboating. This post, brutally honest and self-examining, left me admiring your journey and your strength. Thank you. And, thanks for the terrific site and useful information…and laughs. gg

By: amanda

amanda — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:27:17 +0000

Hi Steph, I just realized that I never commented on this the other day when I read it. But let me assure you, it made quite an impact. I was at a coffee shop doing work on my laptop with some of my fellow Social Documentation friends and when I got to the section about what your ex had said, my jaw dropped to the floor. I literally couldn’t close my mouth. I just wanted to tell you that I have so much respect for you and all that you have done in your life, and continue to do, to rise above difficult situations. Kudos to you for being a strong woman who can dig herself out of really shitty situations.

By: Gregory Johnson

Gregory Johnson — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:12:31 +0000

Wow! Good luck with this transition. It’s a good sign that you’re aware, alert, and ready to navigate the precarious waters of change!

By: Lynne

Lynne — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:02:49 +0000

Well, Steph, as another woman who hit forty and thought life would be rather different than it is… I hear you!

I too am in the middle of a renovation of house and also my life! I will probably be moving again in a year or so, but I am actually rather thankful to have this time, and awareness. My hope, and it sounds like it may be similar to yours, is to become more centered, more alive and give myself permission to spread my wings…. sometimes, that happens in mid-fall!

I don’t have it all worked out, but for what it’s worth, I hear you and I wish you all the very best! May you be rather cat-like and land on your feet!

All the best! L.