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Originally Posted by LostOnTheTrail
Hi Comrade,
I work one half-day a month on a Saturday, and then support the writing for wellbeing aspect of my organisation when that programme runs.
I find it helpful to have something to absorb myself and then have time to engage in other activities.
Of course, it's worth mentioning that my boss has known me half my life. She assisted with the Gifted and Talented creative writing programme when I was at school, and now I facilitate a version of the programme that gave me my start in writing.
It's incredible how the world works sometimes.
The limbo land of the benefits system is a challenging place to be.
I hope you're able to get through the process relatively unscathed.
Take care,
Lost
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Thanks Lost.
Do you consider your writing (outside of your work with the programme) to be an occupation? Is that informed by whether you are paid for it or not? Or is writing leisure?
I am asking because I have been reading about people taking part in (non religious) sabbaths, either day long or longer periods, where they are committed to no work activities at all. Something that I can't figure out is what counts as work for me. Sometimes everything feels like such a monumental effort that the smallest task feels like work. So, when I write, it definitely feels like work, even if there is significant emotional/psychological benefit.
I don't judge people who don't work, for whatever reason. However, I am finding it hard to let go of the safety, stability and meaning which comes with having a "good job". Do you experience anything like that or are you comfortably outside of these narratives?
Obviously, feel free not to answer or to PM me if you prefer.