I was thinking of quitting IT and doing something that I like.. for last few years. Thanks to my husband who just accepted my decision to leave a job that gives good money and a lot of luxuries (except time for myself ;) ) .
I have joined a Diploma course in counselling that touches different types of counselling and gives practical exposure to counselling. Its been more than 4 months that I have been part of this course and lot of things have happened since then.
After joining this course, I have seen a different world and I am liking the idea of "going slow" in almost everything.. As per our Institute Head and learned faculty Dr. Ali, we have to unlearn lot of things to really learn new things and make those lessons, a part of our lives. Delayed gratification means a lot and I am understanding that now. It's Road less traveled.
I joined a part time job as library executive initially, but couldn't continue for more than 3 months as I was getting into the "hectic schedule" again. Now, I'm having lot of time - visited my native, spent some time with parents, most of the days, will be at home when my husband returns home and when he leaves to office, read what I like, Got in touch with my friends again, have my morning Tea on terrace - without taking my mobile along with me, be at home during sunset, spend some time with myself alone - in silence.
All these have cost me something for sure. Its less money in Bank, no hiring Auto unless its emergency or necessity, no shopping unless I really need to replace some dress, Restrict my expenditure, Travel in Public transport - BMTC even if its crowded (like good old days :) ), some insecurity about future, not planning to buy site / house, no new gadgets.... But, I AM IN LOVE WITH WHAT I AM DOING. I think I can touch more lives. Some day I might have to return to IT to earn some money, but my PRESENT is really Pleasant :D.
I have joined a Diploma course in counselling that touches different types of counselling and gives practical exposure to counselling. Its been more than 4 months that I have been part of this course and lot of things have happened since then.
After joining this course, I have seen a different world and I am liking the idea of "going slow" in almost everything.. As per our Institute Head and learned faculty Dr. Ali, we have to unlearn lot of things to really learn new things and make those lessons, a part of our lives. Delayed gratification means a lot and I am understanding that now. It's Road less traveled.
I joined a part time job as library executive initially, but couldn't continue for more than 3 months as I was getting into the "hectic schedule" again. Now, I'm having lot of time - visited my native, spent some time with parents, most of the days, will be at home when my husband returns home and when he leaves to office, read what I like, Got in touch with my friends again, have my morning Tea on terrace - without taking my mobile along with me, be at home during sunset, spend some time with myself alone - in silence.
All these have cost me something for sure. Its less money in Bank, no hiring Auto unless its emergency or necessity, no shopping unless I really need to replace some dress, Restrict my expenditure, Travel in Public transport - BMTC even if its crowded (like good old days :) ), some insecurity about future, not planning to buy site / house, no new gadgets.... But, I AM IN LOVE WITH WHAT I AM DOING. I think I can touch more lives. Some day I might have to return to IT to earn some money, but my PRESENT is really Pleasant :D.
