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May 14, 2014 at 8:18 am #56268
MattParticipantLeila,
Its an interesting puzzle you offer, and I can understand the tastelessness of a career that doesn’t align with our heart. Money is an odd system, pushing many beings into paths to sustain a life, but ends up consuming it. So busy working that hours, days, and lifetimes pass by without joy, without seeing the dreams of the heart blossoming. But don’t despair, dear sister, there is always a path to joy.
Consider that your passion isn’t money (which you know), or career (which you know), its tied into your empathy. Those pictures are beautiful memories, snippets and moments of joy and love. Of course that would be deeply, richly nourishing to your inner artist. She longs to express, to connect, to create, and sitting behind a desk pushing papers around in a world of politics and legalities can’t compete.
I wonder though, is law the problem or is the cases you’re working? I see lawyers that are self serving, making their mark through financial gain, political maneuvers, and self centric focus… but I also know many that use their knowledge and abilities for the benefit of others. The former end up miserable, or at least with a fragile happiness. The latter grow a joy that is unshakable.
Its your path, and a photographer, a lawyer, a teacher… none of those will bring you the peace you’re seeking. Its in the heartfelt pouring to others, the connecting, the giving that brings those dreams to life. Said differently, what medium you use to offer your love to the world is not as important as keeping your eyes open for opportunity to connect, help, grow.
Consider a different approach to your day. Instead of “where do I want to go with my life”, consider looking around for a need, and try to help meet that need. Small things, big things, it doesn’t matter. Here and now, your heart pulses with the yearning to create something beautiful, and it doesn’t matter if its planting a flower bulb, defending the downtrodden, taking a picture, enrolling in school… it only matters that you listen to that inner hope, and follow it home. Namaste.
With warmth,
MattMay 14, 2014 at 2:37 pm #56292
AsterParticipantI guess that you will have to let go of attachment to money. In some ways I am in a similar situtaion. I carry out work that I do not really enjoy and fail to pursue that which will fulfil me. I am trying to change that and I feel I am at a pivotal point. When I am dying I hope not to have regrets. If not now …when? no time will ever be good and becoming truely yourself is priceless.
I have been self employed for 17 years and money is a funny thing it appears when you need it. Some years I have made very little and other years plenty but I strive to have the same quality of life in every year. I never really have money but always have enough.
May 15, 2014 at 12:37 am #56314
SomuParticipantDear Leila,
Life is too short not to take risks 🙂 if you objectively think “what is the worse that could happen?” And follow your heart, everything will be fine. Money is important to sustain yourself. Have you thought of saving a year’s income for paying bills and then taking that year to follow your passion, who knows, you may never go back to law. Now, if you are not able to create a life of your dreams, you can always come back and get a job or become an independent consultant. I pray a lot when I am stuck and then let it go. Inadvertently the answer shows up – read “the power of the subconscious mind – by Joseph Murphy”. Hope that helps!
Keep smiling,
May 16, 2014 at 3:35 am #56388
LeilaParticipantThank you all for the responses, you have all given me things to think about. Matt, I read your post with a lot of interest. I have never really thought about what it is that really motivates me, as opposed to what sort of a ‘job’ I want. Your words have opened my eyes to another side of things so thank you very much for that. Aster, your first sentence really hit home. I do think that worries about money and being financially secure are at the root of my fears. You then say you never really have money but always have enough, I think I need to understand that it will be ok, whatever I choose to do. And Somu, knowing that life is too short has in fact started me on this journey. You suggest I save a year’s income and give things a go, I actually have already done that but my fear is great (i.e. losing money). Again, this is my attachment to money. I think I will need to learn to value life and happiness above money.
I think I am closer to making the changes I have been thinking about and reading all of your thoughts, and other posts and articles on this website, is really giving me the boost to, for once in my life, do something I want to do for me. Thanks guys!
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