With what I have accomplished in my life, I can say there is really still something very important missing in my life.
I have been so much in fear and conscious of what will happen to me in the future. I ask my self. Is this the life I really want to enjoy? I retired from my beloved position as Public Schools District Supervisor for me to enjoy life. But after three years of living a solitary where I shunned away from my colleagues and friends except on LinkedIn because of my hearing disability , a realization hits me. I don't want this kind of life. I have to do something.
Very timely my nephew gave me the name of a hearing specialist who could help me. Without second thoughts I booked an appointment. Today I consulted the doctor. After the tests, he gave me the hearing aids to sample my hearing. It was good enough because I can hear properly without the irritating noise and sounds. As we talked, I told my doctor, if this will be a successful one for me, I know now what I want to do in my life.
I told him. I will go back to teaching, my passion and my super power. I have to let go of that fear of not being understood and my fear of not understanding what others are saying or else my life will be in such a total waste..
Now, I am relieve of letting my fear go. I have to be brave. I have to open up and accept all the challenges that lay ahead of me the, I had done many years ago
Thank you very much David for the encouragement. I am now brave enough to face my fear. I myst not be ashamed of my disability. I don't like this either but I have to accept it. Acceptance is not a weakness. right? Rather, I belueve it to be courage on myvpart to let go of someting I used to fear.
Thanks to you through this can express my self . This is my Ikigai
Great questions: May share some simple notes> My Tagline is: Be a Light in the Darkness! So will continue to brighten up on my light source (soul within for me IHS related) as my literal Pilot Light (Spirito Santo). As far as regrets, issues, fears I tend to bank them up and keep proactive and positive each day not to look back so much as lessons learned and learning moments instead of mistakes to dwell on. On the last day...sure would get all my affairs in order in a different way but as my father died in my arms at age 66 suddenly I learned that each day is valuable. If I did die today it would be hard on my family/real friends but they would be fine and my legacy would live longer in a good way knowing Joe Iannone lived on this earth for a time working ethically and honestly, with a smile and helping others along the way. With Heaven in mind as the final destination at home with Jesus and all the angels/saints and family/real friends that chose wisely to live each day in service to others in true joy here and in the here after! Hope that was clear enough and thanks for allowing me to open up and others to learn if it helps!
Who am I really?
With what I have accomplished in my life, I can say there is really still something very important missing in my life.
I have been so much in fear and conscious of what will happen to me in the future. I ask my self. Is this the life I really want to enjoy? I retired from my beloved position as Public Schools District Supervisor for me to enjoy life. But after three years of living a solitary where I shunned away from my colleagues and friends except on LinkedIn because of my hearing disability , a realization hits me. I don't want this kind of life. I have to do something.
Very timely my nephew gave me the name of a hearing specialist who could help me. Without second thoughts I booked an appointment. Today I consulted the doctor. After the tests, he gave me the hearing aids to sample my hearing. It was good enough because I can hear properly without the irritating noise and sounds. As we talked, I told my doctor, if this will be a successful one for me, I know now what I want to do in my life.
I told him. I will go back to teaching, my passion and my super power. I have to let go of that fear of not being understood and my fear of not understanding what others are saying or else my life will be in such a total waste..
Now, I am relieve of letting my fear go. I have to be brave. I have to open up and accept all the challenges that lay ahead of me the, I had done many years ago
What a beautifully redemptive story Lydia! Blessings to you on this new adventure.
I have hearing loss as well and hearing aids have made all the difference for me.
Go share your gift again!
Thank you very much David for the encouragement. I am now brave enough to face my fear. I myst not be ashamed of my disability. I don't like this either but I have to accept it. Acceptance is not a weakness. right? Rather, I belueve it to be courage on myvpart to let go of someting I used to fear.
Thanks to you through this can express my self . This is my Ikigai
It is not a weakness, in this case it is a sign of bravery!
Thank you
Thank you Joe Lannone for liking my story. Appreciate it
Great questions: May share some simple notes> My Tagline is: Be a Light in the Darkness! So will continue to brighten up on my light source (soul within for me IHS related) as my literal Pilot Light (Spirito Santo). As far as regrets, issues, fears I tend to bank them up and keep proactive and positive each day not to look back so much as lessons learned and learning moments instead of mistakes to dwell on. On the last day...sure would get all my affairs in order in a different way but as my father died in my arms at age 66 suddenly I learned that each day is valuable. If I did die today it would be hard on my family/real friends but they would be fine and my legacy would live longer in a good way knowing Joe Iannone lived on this earth for a time working ethically and honestly, with a smile and helping others along the way. With Heaven in mind as the final destination at home with Jesus and all the angels/saints and family/real friends that chose wisely to live each day in service to others in true joy here and in the here after! Hope that was clear enough and thanks for allowing me to open up and others to learn if it helps!
Thank you for sharing your story so openly Joe. I know many will benefit from reading it.