Welcome to OBV! Thanks for sharing your story — sounds like you witnessed some cool things when you were participating in the US First Robotics.

ari

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Thanks! Yes, it’s an interesting era to be alive in. That said, I suppose every era has its share of innovations.

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Well, doing the work you do, I expect you’ve seen a number of souls who have found their “sweet spot.” What you do is unique and much needed, especially if humanity is to evolve into a species where more of us (in terms of percentage) become fully-realized beings. I really believe that some sectors of society are poised for that transition. And we need more people like you. I intend to become one myself.
Gina sounds like a really cool person. We should make an industry out of all of us who do unique/weird/unconventional self-created jobs. We’ll do an industry convention like they do in all other industries. Wouldn’t that be a sight!
ari

Well, the funny thing is that my father was a much more of an intellectual guy, more overtly “intelligent.” But my mother has always been a woman of singular, uncluttered intuition — one of those people who can really point out the heart of any issues, without really engaging in long-winded explanations (I musta got that part from my dad. ;-)) When she emptied her cup of all the unnecessary, hurtful things and just watched her world to see what she could offer it, she immediately came up with the idea for that day-service thing. My dad couldn’t do that, and died an unrealized man. My mom, on the other hand, seems to be becoming stronger and bigger with age. They are both dear to me and role models to me — my mother, of how to live, and my father, of how to end it properly, even if he died before he could realize his potential. I got great parts from both of them — for that, I’m eternally grateful.

Sounds like you roots were in good soil, too. Not surprising, I suppose, considering what you’ve been able to overcome.

ari

Glad to hear my mother’s story shed some light for you! It is hard to grasp unless you really feel it, but you’ll be able to tell when you hit the place where all the threads running through your life start to come together. It’s an energy surge like no other. You feel so elated, you’d go “isn’t this too good to be true?” At least that’s been my experience. The joy and fulfillment you feel is simply unimaginable when you’re used to a more compromised or partially engaged state.

You can find such a place! Just keep shedding baggage, hold on to only essentials.

ari

Thanks for your Mom’s beautiful story and for your family’s story as well. With such inspiration it’s no wonder that you have decided to follow your bliss and develop the business that you are best suited for. You make several powerful points in this post. But the most powerful is this one. “If your current situation doesn’t utilize all the diverse assets you have to offer, keep searching, keep upgrading, so that more and more of them are engaged.”

In my coaching practice that’s the thing that most folks have a hard time getting. It’s a process and they are better off to get close, jump in and adjust. As long as we keep adjusting to be a better and better fit for the business or work we were meant to do then we are in pursuit of our right livelihood. The closer you get to it, the more support you get from others.

To answer your question yes, I’ve been blessed to know many folks who have found their calling. One of my earliest coaching clients Gina is a fine example of creating a combination of what makes you thrive. She’s deeply involved in the spiritual healing community, has a special events company where she promotes all manor of fun celebrations. Like 200 people all drumming on a river boat up and down Pittsburgh’s three rivers. She’s also a twice published author and exceptional writer.

The only limits we have in life are self-created. Thanks for your link and most especially for your inspiration.

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