So, I've sort of come to a place where this prolonged waiting to hear about the job in Asheville might be a good things. And maybe not getting (or turning down this job) might be a good thing. This place of not-knowing has finally (I'm a bit stubborn so it took a while) pushed me to seriously consider alternatives to mental health jobs only. Whether I want to remain in mental health has been on my mind recently but I haven't seriously considered alternatives because I feel guilty... or something for having put so many years of school and money into a counseling career and now -- 9 months out working in the field full-time, I'm ready to throw it away?
Except it wouldn't be throwing it away - just tweaking my process. And I will always use the skills I learned there. After much pondering and moodling and quieting my mind and looking inward - no, I don't want to throw away a career in mental health completely. But I don't want it to encompass my entire life anymore and I want to diversify and do more than just mental health.
There are so many other possibilities that interest and would be fulfilling for me. Sadly, I think the biggest thing that holds me back from taking the leap into these possibilities is fear over what others will say or think. And money fears. I am really drawn to the idea of going to massage therapy school or acupuncture school. They are both healing professions. They would challenge me, have more flexible hours, and I could do both in addition to therapy. I could also do workshops or retreats or writing as well.
So, my big questions to the universe:
"How do I find the courage and patience to create a new, fulfilling, financially successful career path?" And
"Then, how do I find to the courage to talk about it with my family and friends?"
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