Procrastination

You would think that discovering your passion and committing to it would be enough fuel to get you motivated... I still have yet to begin the online study component because, I think, I am well aware that to 'graduate' you must attend three births and then you are well and truly in the field (or the birthing suite as the case may be). And that would be just plain scary. It's all so new! Don't get me wrong. I DO want to do this. But when you have been immersed in another career for over ten years then a change in direction is a challenge. For anyone but especially for me. Well at least that's what I thought before my bubble of delusion was burst with a conversation last night exposing the reality that everyone faces great fear such as this. Now I can't use that as my own personal excuse. I will just have to go head first into this and trust my instincts. No pun intended!

I saw a midwife, turned chiropractor, friend last weekend who encouraged me to do the direct entry Midwifery degree if I could. That has me thinking a lot about the possibilities. What an amazing career path that would be to take. But right now, doing the Doula course is perfect. And a great stepping stone in deciding on Midwifery later on. Especially while my little 'uns are, well, little. It's these chance encounters that propel you further down the paths of uncertainty when deep down you know it is the right path to take. If only you could get started...