Stratas, Echelons, and Leveling Up

A few moments ago I had a conversation with a new found friend. We live in the same building, his son started culinary school last week, and he’s here making sure his son gets settled into his new routine. I shared with him my delight in being back in the city. After living in the province for nearly a year, moving back to civilization has helped my attitude.

I shared that for years I’d simply gone with the flow. Worked on being adaptable and the like, not thinking about my standards. I had written about my belief that “it” was supposed to be uncomfortable. I didn’t realize until moving into this new location how much I’d lowered my standards. In this scenario it looks like I’m the slowly cooked frog legs.

I’m speculating, but if someone had thrown me into my previous situation right after moving to the country, I would have jumped on a plane back to America. I probably would have done the same thing for a couple of the previous years. But my decline was slow and gradual. I didn’t even notice to be honest. If the living conditions were similar to the states, I would have gone from upper middle class to lower middle class to the ghetto. This move puts me a bit better than where I was but not quite in the elite or wealthy neighborhoods. I’m a couple blocks away, probably sharing the same zip code, but not exactly where I’d like to dwell.

The friend of mine said, it’s about leveling up. I agreed. Set your standard then work to maintain and then upgrade. It’s sad to admit that I’d forgotten that part. I’d become a bit complacent and only having been thrust back into an environ that more to what I’m accustomed to do I finally realize how true those words are.

I’m not sure where others set their standards. I’m not sure if others actually have a standard. All I am sure of is that I must set then upgrade mine. If you’ve been living like I just discussed and think it’s time to upgrade, you can do so. If you haven’t even set a standard, you can do that as well. You can establish the strata or level you will adhere to and strive towards the next echelon. You are powerful beyond measure and anything you can envision happening can and will, if you put forth the effort in a particular manner.

Today, Tuesday, July 2, 2024, I am grateful that:

I’m becoming more aware. My perspective, my situation, my present and future status are becoming acutely top of mind. I’ve usually avoided planning and putting things on paper, but today I do that more than ever before.

I’m making progress, but it’s slow for unpacking. I’ll keep getting things put away and get acclimated, but this area is one of my deficiencies. I’m struggling without having a helper to get me settled in.

I spoke with an attorney yesterday about my current situation . She offered some insights and is moving forward with starting an investigation into my situation and the procedure that was followed or not followed. Either way, it’s great to take some action and get some traction on this front.

Have you set a standard?

Have you compromised your standards in any area?

If so, would you do so again?

What are you willing to do to elevate your echelon?

Abe,

Be Greater!!!

This is the first part of the entry.