Here’s one of the frustrating things about living a life less ordinary where you aren’t following the ‘normal’ rules of society and it can affect free spirits like us who are following our passions…
..sometimes our friends and loved ones just won’t get what we do and they never will.
People understand….
working in offices
being a chief
being a doctor
being a teacher
being a gardener
But what they have a harder time understanding is what YOU do and WHY you do it.
It can be frustrating and saddening at the same time. No matter how much you try to explain, what words you use and how much energy you put into trying to get someone to understand, sometimes they just WON’T. GET. IT.
They won’t understand your stubbornness.
They won’t understand why you will go through hell and back to fight for your dreams.
They won’t understand that you’ve grown so much that you will never, CAN NEVER, return to the person you once were; your soul just won’t allow it.
They will think you are crazy.
They won’t get your vision for your life or relate to your deems, goals and desires.
Of course, this is a prime example of why you should find friends who are on a similar path to you and who DO understand you and what you are doing. These people will raise you up, cheer you on and celebrate your successes.
I remember times over the years when I tried to share my excitement and celebrations with friends who live their lives more traditionally…
‘Whooop! I’ve published my first book!’
‘OMG! I got an amazing new client’
‘I’ve been asked to speak at this conference!’
‘Wow. I hit a big money goal this month!’
‘Yay! I’ve been interviewed for the radio!’