I love my job

I hadn’t told this to anyone. 

I took a breath and found the courage to announce this life changing news to Laís, my Brazilian teammate and dear friend. 

It’s May of 2011 and we’re sitting at a McDonalds in Buenos Aires (yes picture that if you can lol).

- “Laís, I’ve something I’m scared to share with you”

She looked at me with surprise.

- “I want to change careers. I want to be a psychotherapist”

Terrified of what her response would be, I looked away.

- “Duuuuh! Of course Nora! You’re meant for this”.

My eyes watered as I smiled with nervousness 

At the time I had studied business and communications, a path I thought was “the right one” but never actually aligned with my core.

All my life I had been filled with emotional intelligence and sensitivity. Yet I always deemed it as bad and a burden.

Claiming what you want is the bravest step you can take in your life.

Let me tell you this- the path to becoming a psychotherapist was far from easy. A rodeo show filled with challenges.

That said, when we get congruent, and clear on what we want, we turn these challenges into learning opportunities.

The most important step in coming closer to ourselves and our purpose is to first claim it. 

It’s NOT having the perfect CV.

It’s NOT doing the practical pieces.

It’s NOT knowing the “right people”.

It’s NOT doing all the research.

It’s to actually claim what you truly want - and not what you think you want. 

Today I feel deeply privileged to work with n’betweeners from around the world. To witness incredible beings share their life and deepest vulnerabilities with me.

For the past months, I’ve been able to be with my friends and family in Europe, while I work remotely with my clients. My two worlds meet 

Not only that, I get to meet some of the clients I’ve never met in person in their hometowns. Anywhere from New York to Marseille.

Do you struggle feeling what your purpose is? Not sure what you wish to claim for yourself?

Look out for an email tomorrow  

Ciao from Italia