Comments on: Thursday Thoughts on Thriving: How Do You Know Which Path is Best?

By: Paula Shoup

Paula Shoup — Tue, 23 Jul 2013 14:48:14 +0000

In reply to Isadora Dahlen. Thanks for your boldness, Isadora! Yes, sometimes you just have push past the fear and jump! I appreciate you sharing here! Paula

By: Isadora Dahlen

Isadora Dahlen — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 02:35:44 +0000

Making change in your life can seem challenging, especially if you’ve been taught that change is scary and unsafe. If the universe is offering opportunities for change, I say go for it. You’ll never know unless you do it. You can always go back to the old way, though the old will have changed too. Amazing experiences and people can open up your life in ways that are unimaginable. Jump off the cliff and trust you’ll land on your feet!

By: Paula Shoup

Paula Shoup — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:41:25 +0000

In reply to lanie. Thanks for sharing Lanie and great to hear you are finding your best path!! You are doing a great job of keeping your bigger vision in mind as you move forward with the daily struggles. It is not easy and yet so worth it! Thanks for describing your journey for all of us to learn and stay focused and make adjustments along the way.

By: lanie

lanie — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 15:28:14 +0000

So true! If I listened to my gut impulse I would not be able to much provide for myself or my miniature family/best friends (german shepherd mix and boyfriend) as I would have walked out of work this week when temperatures reached 120 degrees, the a/c went out in my company car, and I realized I am doing 10% of what I love, which is art therapy, and about 90% transportation, travel, feeding and reports for abused and neglected children. I would have quit to market my services as an art therapist without much consideration for the future of my foundation. I would have found a quaint little office to decorate and stock with my favorite art supplies while opening for business with hope that clients would come to me. Instead I am mapping out a strategy that allows me to take the leap without so much risk of injury! I am saving six months of expenses so that I can afford to work part-time while beginning to network. I am looking for part-time jobs and remaining open to per diem positions even though I’d much rather work for myself. In the meantime, I am starting to compile a list of the top 30 agencies and facilities to which I might like to provide services as a contractor as job postings for my line of work are few and far between. I am starting to shift gears away from this idea that I need part-time supplemental income to begin private practice. I am realizing I can create the jobs I want by marketing myself sooner rather than later…I am taking one step at a time with continuous glances between the goal ahead and the foundation below to avoid any major pot holes on my path to future freedom!