I can relate to wanting to choose the single, right path and, for me at least, being afraid of choosing the wrong one. This happened to me a lot, afraid to make a decision. But if I look back, I know that the next step on the path was just a step and that I could course correct along the way. Heck, I invested a lot of time, energy and money preparing to go to med school but then deciding after the 2nd year of submitting applications that I didn't want to go. My career path after that has been rich with experiences. So many were jobs and roles that I thought I really wanted to do but I later discarded. But they were all part of process of getting me to here, doing work that I enjoy while being in service.
I'm not sure if I asked myself any questions, other than "What feels alive to do right now?" But sometimes, the thing to do is right in front of me, and has been in front of me for a long time, but I don't see it... until I drop self-judgment or resistance.
Like how I'm now growing a web design and local marketing business. I've been doing web design for over a decade, as a side gig. But last year, I decided to make it my primary business because I could finally let myself see that I'm good at it and enjoy helping local small businesses. But before then, I told myself a story that I should be embarrassed for needing to do web design because I wasn't making enough money through coaching. Once I let go of the shame around that, I felt freer, and things started flowing better.
I can relate to wanting to choose the single, right path and, for me at least, being afraid of choosing the wrong one. This happened to me a lot, afraid to make a decision. But if I look back, I know that the next step on the path was just a step and that I could course correct along the way. Heck, I invested a lot of time, energy and money preparing to go to med school but then deciding after the 2nd year of submitting applications that I didn't want to go. My career path after that has been rich with experiences. So many were jobs and roles that I thought I really wanted to do but I later discarded. But they were all part of process of getting me to here, doing work that I enjoy while being in service.
Love that Nat! “the next step on the path was just a step”. That’s really supportive words for me to read. Thank you.
I am glad you are happy where you’ve found you like to serve. What questions that supported you in finding this path?
I'm not sure if I asked myself any questions, other than "What feels alive to do right now?" But sometimes, the thing to do is right in front of me, and has been in front of me for a long time, but I don't see it... until I drop self-judgment or resistance.
Like how I'm now growing a web design and local marketing business. I've been doing web design for over a decade, as a side gig. But last year, I decided to make it my primary business because I could finally let myself see that I'm good at it and enjoy helping local small businesses. But before then, I told myself a story that I should be embarrassed for needing to do web design because I wasn't making enough money through coaching. Once I let go of the shame around that, I felt freer, and things started flowing better.
Hope that makes sense.