Archives for December 26, 2018

 

My Jungbub Journal – Thirty Fifth Day of Dong-ahn-guh (winter meditation retreat)

 

My wife’s CPA reinstatement

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An amazing gift has been waiting in the post office box for a few days. When I picked up the mails today, I found the certificate sent by Arizona State Board of Accountancy.

She gave up her CPA certificate while working in the organization because the organization didn’t need it. As we start our life three years ago, she studied hard to get the CPA license reinstated. Especially this year, she studied hard every night when she finished her work. Finally, all the hard works were paid. We’re so happy. It’s the best Christmas gift.

 

My aunt sent me a Christmas card

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My aunt, my father’s younger sister, is living in El Paso, Texas. Mary and I sent her a Christmas card. She sent us one. She sounds like she’s happy about my new business. It means to me.

 

Writing a blog about digital marketing

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Now I’m writing a blog for my business (web design and SEO marketing company). This month’s topic is Google. As I read books and take courses, I learned a lot. It helped my business so much. Now, I decided to write a blog to support other local businesses.

As I write the blog, I organize my knowledge and clarify vague information. I feel like I’m getting the most benefits from writing the blog. Today, suddenly I felt like I’m studying at a university, majoring in digital marketing. Writing the blog is my monthly report. I’ve grown a lot this year, and I will grow even more next year.

I will write a detailed business plan for the next year by January 12th, 2019. I have a lot of ideas in my head. It’s important to write them down, verbalize and share them with people who are involved with.

 

 

My Jungbub Journal – Thirty Fourth Day of Dong-ahn-guh (winter meditation retreat)

 

Do I belong here?

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I went to parents-in-law’s house with my wife and prepared the Christmas party. And in the evening, joined the party.

Sometimes, I don’t feel I belong here. When I talk to people, I don’t feel much connection with them. Does it come from cultural differences, or is it my personality? I tried not to show my feeling but I don’t want to ignore that feeling either.

Last night, I was confused so I couldn’t write the journal. Now, I’m writing yesterday’s journal in the next morning.

Another question is how I discern whether I should say no to something that I don’t want or I should accept it as my study even though I don’t want to.

One thing that is clear to me is that I can’t help people without understanding them. Yesterday, I was not good at seeing the situation from the window of other’s perspective. During this dong-ahn-guh, I will pay more attention to understanding from others’ perspectives.