This is a phrase that we hear often, meaning that one in a
line of unacceptable occurrences causes a seemingly sudden, strong reaction.
Recently I announced that with effect from the new year I
shall be relinquishing all of my official representative positions. This was a
decision not undertaken lightly, and something I had been giving consideration
to for some time.
In many ways Covid was the catalyst for my decision. Whilst
others seemed to have suffered a good deal as a result of lockdown, I was truly
in my element. For a few months I felt that I had re-gained my life. No more
dashing from one end of the country to the other, and despite the chore of Zoom
meetings, no sitting in village halls for hour after hour, listening to
people’s problems but largely being helpless in resolving the issues to their
satisfaction. I swore that I would never get back on the hamster
wheel.
Six months later, I find that I am working up to 14 hours
per day, every day.
For most people, when it comes to the important decisions in
life, there can be the tendency to prevaricate; worries about money, health,
parental responsibilities and other personal issues we face all have an impact
on our ability to make tough life-changing decisions. For me, this
has occurred perhaps half a dozen times in my life, when seemingly minor
incidents just tip me over the balance. In that moment, a decision I had been
putting off was made instantly, with no looking back. In all cases I can
honestly say that I have had no regrets.
This last month, the turning point for me was something that
occurred during the Remembrance service in the Minster at Ilminster. It was the
high-handed, arrogant, attitude of a colleague, and what I felt was
unacceptable behaviour that was the final straw. I realised that I no longer
wished to be associated with them or their ilk.
I was so cross that I went home and handed in my resignation
immediately, deciding at the same time to free myself from the shackles of
other commitments.
To date, I have yet to repent my actions, and am counting
the days to freedom from obligation. I may even throw a party.
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