It is getting to be back to school time for school age kids, one of the sure signs of fall.
Back to school is not only for kids.
In fact, curiosity is what drives most of us to learn. When we want to learn more about any subject that catches our fancy, we find a way to teach ourselves, read a book, look up videos on the topic or find a teacher we can work with live and in person. It all comes down to desire.
Inspiration that we get from something that made an impression on us left us thirsting for more and we seek to quench that thirst.
Of course, as we all travel our paths in life we change our minds about what our goals are and what is important to us. In changing course, there are always two factors.
One is to connect with that gut feeling that this is what we really want to do or know about, and the other is that when we learn new things, we enjoy sharing about them with others. When we do that, it may change the nature of our relationships with people.
The Hermit card in the tarot contains that image. After a time of study and practice, the hermit emerges from their alone time to share the light with others. The lantern is lit with our new knowledge and skill, and because we enjoy doing these things, we are finding better ways to operate, and getting more satisfying results and we enjoy sharing these things with others who are also interested in what we are interested in, that will most likely result in changes in the people we spend more time with.
Earlier in my life journey, if you had asked me what I thought I would be doing in the future, I would have given you different answers.
Back when I was in college earning my Writing/English degree, I fantasized about becoming a novelist. Instead, my whole career as a writer was built in the realm of non- fiction, business writing and journalism, and I am happy with that career because it led me to who I am now.
As a professional writer, interviewing and writing about the work of healers, psychics, energy workers, shamans, musicians, artists and others, I found myself wanting to learn more about these subjects. So I went to talks and workshops and studied with teachers. In time I did learn how to do different things, and then I wanted to do these things more than write about them. So I made that transition from writing about it to doing it. My career path changed from being a writer to being a healer.
So our path is sometimes circuitous rather than linear.
What are things that keep catching your attention? When spirit wants us to notice something, they always bring it to our attention three times.
What could we look forward to going back to school on for our own enjoyment and enlightenment?
We are always students and teachers in life.
I always love hearing from you, so if you feel like sending me a note, calling or coming to see me, please do!
Have a wonderful day!
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