A few months ago my incredibly gifted yoga instructor shared that at 13 years old she knew she wanted a career that allowed her to work barefoot. At the start of each class, Kathy (not her real name) shares a learning from her own life’s experiences to stretch us not only physically but mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Tonight’s lesson was based on her recent steps towards making a career change.
In addition to teaching yoga, Kathy has a high-level position with a venerable New York City establishment. From the outside her position is glamorous, on the inside it is causing her considerable stress. Recently, her former boss asked her to interview for a position in his new business. Convinced she was a shoe in from the position, she went through several stages of interviews, without giving thought to whether this was the best fit for her or the company. After a month of not hearing back from the company, she came to an important realization.
Kathy realized she was basing her happiness on getting the new job. Her new found awareness allowed her to focus on other things, like yoga, that make her happy. After class we spoke about what had happened and while I agreed with her insights I asked to give some thought to the following concept:
Like plants in a garden, people thrive when they are placed in the right work environment. What environment do you need to be in to thrive and grow?
