Finding a new working life

[Leracy]

Could anyone help me with my interpretation please?

I asked 'how can I find a new direction in my working life'

At the moment, my working life has all but ground to a halt and I am desperate to find a new direction.

I got 56 3 35

I think 56 is all about being ''rudderless' - not knowing where you are. It talks of 'penalties' and 'lawsuits' but I have no need of these in my work at all, except that I do feel very responsible for my situation and even ashamed of where I am with everything (although factors like long term ill health have contributed).

Then there's line 3 - burning down a lodging house and losing servants. I do certainly feel very alone and have a real sense of wanting to leave behind what I have been doing up to now. Sort of I want to burn my boats and move on. But Sarah Dening interprets this as saying do not interfere with what is not your business and guard against being quick tempered or arrogant. I'm not sure how that equates to the various translations I have consulted (Willhelm and Brian Browne Walker).

35 does feel a little better though.

Am I being told to be kinder to myself or am I missing the point completely? I'd be grateful for any comments because i really do want to move on.

Thank you all very, very much.

 

[diamanda]

Hi ann,

You said you want to 'burn your boats' and that you feel alone, and the
answer confirms just that. 56 does speak of feeling alienated, and 56:3
does speak of burning one's resting place. For sure, this is a temporary
state for you (ie, your current job/situation is temporary), but leaving
it right now would lead to danger. If the wanderer has found a shelter,
even a temporary one, it's not good to let it burn, and it's not good to
lose his 'servants'. Ok so they're servants, the relationship is not a
heart-felt deep one, but at this precise point they are needed. The
advice comes through 35, ie lots of auditions, lots of meetings, and
this would be very auspicious. This sounds to me like many new job
interviews perhaps. Start making progress, start applying, don't leave
the 'inn' before you've got something else. 35 speaks about a lot of
communication, so, speak to friends, or speak to anyone you can
really, apply, and then you'll make quick and easy progress. Then,
once you've found the next resting place, it will be safe for you to
leave the 'inn'.

 

[willowfox]

I asked 'how can I find a new direction in my working life'

I got 56.3, 35

I would say that line 56.3 confirms your present status, wandering around lost while everything appears to be falling apart.

Hex 35 You need to clear your head of these negative thoughts, this will give you a better insight as to what to do, what you really want to achieve with your life. To make progress, you need to be able to work well with others, then you will receive help in return, show others what you can do, how you can help them and then a new way will be offered to you.

 

[Leracy]

Thank you both very much. I really do appreciate the time you both take. I felt as though I was only 'seeing' part of that reading and what you have said has really made sense. Thank you again.