Blogger, Carole, left an interesting post under the "Stick-to-it'ness" blog. She related sailing navigation to career direction. Even though we can use all the slickest navigation tools, such as GPS's and charts, we still use a bit of our "gut feeling". This relates to career direction in that we can take all the assessments in the world, but it comes down to what that "small inner voice" is saying to us....that's where faith comes it. It's so true! So many of my career counselling clients say "I should of listen to my gut" when making career and job decisions.
Problem is, I have two "inner voices" saying "yes" to both my current work and the idea of making a living from a sailboat. A sermon this week challenged me to "feed my sheep". For me, that means to help people see hope for thier futures. I difinatly feel like I am doing this at the career centre, but, I have also recieved positive feedback by offering on-line career counselling (the type I could do from a sailboat). I guess this is where faith comes in, to just continue in both until something forces a decision. What do you think?
Hi Terry, Interesting reading in your blog. I try to listen to my inner voice as much as possible now. Often though, I let circumstances get in the way and that causes me to lose my bearing and get off course.
ReplyDeleteEven with a chart or GPS, the wind can change direction and cause temporary changed in direction. It is when we adjust our course that we don't forget our destination. Often, we take a different line or tack but lose sight of the reason that we did so. Who is making the "Life GPS?" Is that a life coach? S. Dinning
Interesting comparison....a Life GPS! With all navigation it's important to fix your sites on a land mark or compass barring. It's also important to not over correct due to the waves and wind, but keep your eye fixed and hand steady on the steering.
ReplyDeleteI think a Life Coach can be that "land mark" or "compass barring". A life coach is outside of your situation and can often steer you back on course. I think Life Coaches are great, but, not many people will use them....don't know why?