I followed the rules when I was younger and got a “real job”. Instead of studying art and literature, I studied accounting and finance. Turns out, this was a bad decision (live and learn). I’m thankfully no longer able to work in a “normal job” and have been writing fantasy/mystery novels, learning the craft, over the last five years or so. Working in something I happened to be good at but in an environment I didn’t like at all, compared to something im passionate about, working and meeting new people who I feel connected to, something I’ve hardly ever truly felt, is healing my mind, body, and most importantly, my soul.
I briefly outlined the above because following socially accepted (and expected) paths was the worst thing for me. I wish I’d been able to ignore those supposed words of wisdom and had been brave enough to travel my own path and do what would (based on current experiences) have been the better career track for me. I have come to believe that there are some rules in society which are unhealthy and we should listen to our inner voice and tread our own path if that is the right one for us to take.
Gosh, Jennie, maybe this writer, K., was the same writer on our book coaching call this past week? She too had a quilted headboard. Unlike you, I didn't think much of her beyond the call, but it's always interesting to see 'who' resonates with us after one of these calls. For me, it was the woman in Latin America, I wondered a lot about her after the call ended.
I followed the rules when I was younger and got a “real job”. Instead of studying art and literature, I studied accounting and finance. Turns out, this was a bad decision (live and learn). I’m thankfully no longer able to work in a “normal job” and have been writing fantasy/mystery novels, learning the craft, over the last five years or so. Working in something I happened to be good at but in an environment I didn’t like at all, compared to something im passionate about, working and meeting new people who I feel connected to, something I’ve hardly ever truly felt, is healing my mind, body, and most importantly, my soul.
I briefly outlined the above because following socially accepted (and expected) paths was the worst thing for me. I wish I’d been able to ignore those supposed words of wisdom and had been brave enough to travel my own path and do what would (based on current experiences) have been the better career track for me. I have come to believe that there are some rules in society which are unhealthy and we should listen to our inner voice and tread our own path if that is the right one for us to take.
Love it! (From another 71 year old book coach student!) As long as we can keep redefining ourselves we can stay vital.
Gosh, Jennie, maybe this writer, K., was the same writer on our book coaching call this past week? She too had a quilted headboard. Unlike you, I didn't think much of her beyond the call, but it's always interesting to see 'who' resonates with us after one of these calls. For me, it was the woman in Latin America, I wondered a lot about her after the call ended.
Identities shall not be revealed ;)