Happy Wooden’s (Odin’s) Day
Journal Entry:
The Norse God of Smiths is a logical choice for Industriousness. Known to the English as Wayland, this god was very popular with the entire northern European culture of old. As smith god, he is credited with the forging of at least fourteen swords in the various literature and is known for his skill and industry. He serves as a good example fo something to strive for as he is known for his focus, skill, and efficiency in working.
For myself, I strive to be a hard worker and enjoy the work I am doing. My jobs over the years have not always been to my liking but work at least gives the purpose of making a life for yourself by providing the financial means to do so. Volndr’s reputation though was a man who was committed to this but also he did what he loved to do – he truly was the smith of his own fortune.
Self-Reliance:
“Self-Reliance is the spirit of independence, which is achieved not only for the individual but also for the family, clan, tribe, and nation.”
Principle: To achieve and maintain personal independence and advocate for independence in my family, state and nation.
Goal: Find a new, better paying job by September 2019.
Bucket List: To own and run my own successful business or company by March 2029.
The job hunt continues. The long term game plan is still to own my own shit. Hard to get fired if you run the place.
Industriousness:
“Industriousness is the willingness to work hard, always striving for efficiency, as a joyous activity in itself”
Principle: Work with the enjoyment of work itself.
Goal: Finalize last requirements for my degree – Internship by May 2019 – May 2019 (achieved)
Bucket List: Write A Novel and Get it Published by March 2022.
The philosophical mindset is there. I enjoy working for its own sake, but I am also thinking I need to apply this to the discipline of writing. To enjoy the writing process as work rather than a hobby, I might be able to turn it into something that provides as well.
Hospitality:
“Hospitality is the willingness to share what one has with one’s fellows, especially when they are far from home.”
Principle: To share out of my abundance to help people where I can with their life’s journey.
Goal: By March 31st of 2020, to be the leader/participant in a group of some kind.
Bucket List: To own my own home by March 2024.
I miss the guys that used to meet in my shop for game night. Looking back on it, those times were some of the best. I think I might need this again wherever I may land as far as a career and place of employment.
Higher Virtue – Justice:
Justice is about each action with other people being right and fair. The hard part of justice, the work of it, is to be just when the other person is not in return. That said, once you have experienced injustice back at you, you don’t have to deal with that person again, if you don’t have to do so. Some relationships are just failed projects and need to be discarded as such.
Work Day Routine:
- Morning Routine
- Wife: Communication / Cuddle Time
- Blogging – Organize, revise, write a new post for the next day, 15 min. work on fiction.
- Weightlifting: Gym time – 1 hour after work.
- Writing: Half-Hour on top of the blogging routine each day. Alternate between Non-Fiction Book and Novel.
- Language Study: A half-hour on Latin
- Personal Business: record financial transactions, savings plan actions, budgeting, appointments, other actions, etc.
- Check Communications and Email after 2 pm but before 4 pm.
- Nutrition: Daily Carb Count – 2
Made the change so writing is every day for a half-hour. I mean I am blogging already might as well keep going for another half- hour.
Still walking,
The Rabyd Skald – Wandering Soul, Bard, and Philosopher. The Grey Wayfarer.
Skaal!!!
The Grey Wayfarer 