I have been asked several times recently about why I chose to be an Integrative Health Practitioner. One friend shriveled up her nose and asked, “Who wants to talk about poop and parasites every day?” That would be me 🙋🏻♀️
My short answer: I wanted to show us fully as myself each day. I wanted to feel more joy each day ✨✨✨
I have always wanted to be in the health and wellness field. Always. I didn’t want to do the traditional college route. In high school I told my mom and stepdad I wanted to become a doctor. They told me it was impossible because I struggled in math classes. In college I worked at a bakery and around the corner from the bakery was an herb school. I proposed becoming an herbalist. That was a firm no. All through college and grad school I toyed with the idea of becoming a massage therapist. That was also shot down. Every single time. So I did the work, finished my degrees, and all the while I read books on Ayurveda, herbs, healing, nutrition, traditional medicine.
The turning point for me was after choosing a non-Western medicine approach to handling my Hashimoto’s, fibromyalgia, and Sjogrens, and actually feeling better (it is possible!). This is what I wanted to help others experience; I want to put your healing back into your hands. That revelation (and a supportive husband) gave me the confidence to complete training in Ayurveda and Integrative Health. It felt like I’d finally landed where I was meant to be and had fully stepped into my own life.
I reached my goal. It took a while and the route wasn’t always clear to me. If you haven’t found that spark, that thing that makes you come alive when you talk about it, it’s not too late!
I knew there was a bigger reason behind my dream of working in the health and wellness field. What is the bigger reason behind your plans, your dreams, your ideas? Maybe you want to write blogs and social media posts to connect with people. Maybe you want more job security, Maybe you are looking for a way to challenge yourself. There is no wrong answer.
I can’t answer your why but I invite you to sit down and think about your WHY. Make notes. Make lists. Research.
Then hit reply and tell me you're why. I'd love to hear from you!
Use these writing prompts to help you get clear on your spark: What about your goals? What goals do you want to achieve? What things do you want to do? Which people do you want to spend time with?
What is your ultimate goal?
Local friends, there are still a few spots open to come yoga with me under the live oaks! This will be an all levels class. Come prepared to play and have fun!