Hi Everyone
I guess I should start by apologizing to all my
online friends. Every time I edit so much as a comma on the Spirit of the 8th
Fire website, Weebly sends a notice to Facebook and Twitter. So often 4 or 5 of
those things will pop up in quick succession, I’m not nagging it is just an
auto feature LOL. For the past couple of weeks I have been suffering from what
I thought was writer’s block, no matter how many times I started the blog on
Bravery for Spirit of the 8th Fire I couldn’t seem to make any
progress. This morning I finally
finished it and now I am sharing this blog with you.
What was really happening was that I was distracted
(not in a good way) by my life circumstances.
As most of you know I have not had a job in the shelter industry since
leaving for Angels of the Road in 2009. Now that I am applying to return to work I have
discovered the industry is moving into specialization and even; very talented
generalists like myself are challenged to find a place to fit into this new
paradigm. Do I go back to school and
acquire a certification in one of the counseling streams? Or do I keep knocking
on doors hoping there is still one agency who still values loving service to
our clients. If I was 40 this would not be a question, definitely adapt to the
new model and get certified. There is
also the option of taking my considerable gifts for communication, empathy and negotiation
into others fields… maybe get back into divorce counseling/mediation. Twenty years ago when I started my practice no
one (too few people) saw the value of providing psychological counseling with
the settlement process for property &/or custody; but that seems to be
changing.
Now that I am in my 60s there are other options.
Early retirement would not provide well, but it would be a consistent income
and keep a roof over my head. I would
then be free to write my books &/or build The Spirit of the 8th
Fire Healing Centre. I can always serve
in the shelter industry through volunteering… for me that has never been about
the money.
This is my time for bravery (as discussed in the other blog)… to trust that the universe is unfolding in a way which serves my
highest and best good. To keep faith and enjoy the lessons which come to me,
from each new experience. I have said it
before happiness is a choice. Was I disappointed by the news that I did not get
the job? Yes; but I was grateful that Kevin (HR guy) took the time to call and
explain, why. So after taking a little time to acknowledge my disappointment and
confusion (remember I felt “called” to move to Victoria) I have now opened my
heart and mind to possibility. I choose to be happy, and watch in awesome wonder
as my future unfolds.
Have a joyous day.
