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Completely aware, yet utterly unconvinced...

by Nicole
(Nova Scotia, Canada)

Just having been diagnosed with Anxiety and depression, and finding out that I am an HSP, I have been wandering Canada, city to city , from useless job to useless job (bartending) for years. At 33 I am overwhelmed with life, and my desire, or lack of desire to truly know what I want my career choice to be. I am very artistic, but feel that pursuing a degree in fine arts at this point in my life is A:too late, and B:not contributing to the world, as there are people out there who need help. I also struggle with the fact that I think I would love to teach elementary children, for they need a strong foundation for their lives, and I believe I can do that for them...BUT (and isn't there always one) Is this my true calling? Will I be good enough? Why do I plague myself with so many self doubts? In my own defense, I feel like I would be, because I can combine my love of art in the classroom for them... WOW...thats a handful......

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Aug 20, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		kids
by: Anonymous

wow it seems there is a connection between highly sensitive people and the joy of kids and animals. i adore children! especially toddlers and im 21, perhaps i should try childcare or something...i too get stressed and overwhelmed with the people i work with, not the job itself. i feel that if i was working with ALL other highly sensitive people work and life would be heaven!!
Mar 06, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Here's a thought
by: Andy Maxwell

Here's a thought.

Let's just imagine that for one minute it IS possible that you could do exactly that. I'm not saying that you can, or can't, lets just imagine that you can. Remember that this is just a dream at the moment. No need for fears or worries here, just a idea, just a dream.

Can you do that, pretend?


You could close your eyes if you like and conjure up a picture of what you would look like if you were everything you wanted to be with kids.

Go on, can you see yourself?

What feelings do you feel when you are seeing yourself doing these things. What feelings actually flow through your body when you look at yourself in your mind doing this wonderful thing?


Can I ask you a question?


What would you give to have that feeling everyday?


Every night before you go to bed and everyday when you wake up look at the piece of paper you have placed on the cabinet beside your bed.

When you look at this piece of paper those feelings will return and when you close your eyes you will see yourself doing those things you love.

This piece of paper is a reminder of who you are and what you could be.

I wish you all the best on your journey.

Andy


I almost forgot, that paper! This is what the paper says..

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2796/4410657843_11409e75bd_o.jpg
Mar 05, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Boy, do I understand that! Wow!
by: Anonymous

Oh my goodness! You've really got me tearing up here! Wow! What you just wrote is the story of my life! If you *LOVE* art & kids, you WILL be good at working with either or both! We are usually good at what we love to do & if we aren't already good at it, we will GET good at it *because* we LOVE to do it! PLEASE pursue your dream! It's good for you AND the world! I'm in the middle of trying to do just that right now & I'm the least ambitious person on the planet! Tee hee.
Dec 17, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Ooh, I can relate
by: Andy Maxwell

Yup, I can relate to that. Same age, similar questions. I worked in elimentary school or i think what we call over here primary school (5-11yr olds). I did this as I too felt a calling there.

If I could offer any advice and this is assuming you haven't done this before but, go to a school and volunteer as a classroom assistant first. See if you like it, it can be such a fun job.

There are others out there like you. Best of luck in your search.

xx
Andy, Bristol, England.

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