Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Taking Stock

I have a difficult time being comfortable with my choices.  I went to a luncheon the other day, with others who had retired from the same organization I worked for--and most everyone seemed to have landed consulting work.  I haven't figured out how to get into that network, but am also conflicted about trying.  I tell myself I'm earning money also, but I know I'm not taking much in as a senior yoga instructor.  It's about one step up from volunteer work.  One person actually laughed (in disbelief, I think) when I said I was teaching yoga.

I wish I didn't care what others think.  But it's at least as much that I'm questioning my choices--maybe other choices would be better.  But now I have time to teach four yoga classes each week, practice my flute 2 hours a day, vocalize, write, exercise...I think it would be easier to take a different path if I weren't living in the same town where I worked.  And here, everyone is defined by how they make a living.  And teaching yoga isn't exactly making a living.

One person at the luncheon said she might know of some work leads for me; I will follow up.  But then the conflict--if I do land consulting work, I may not be able to continue teaching senior (daytime) yoga. What I'd really like is part-time consulting work, where I could apply some of my professional knowledge but still have time for teaching yoga and practicing music.  I'll see where the leads lead me.

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