A Job

I had a heart to heart talk with my trainee today. I asked her why she chose this particular job and how she is managing it so far. I was surprised to hear that this job is not her choice. She has been unwilling to take this job but took it eventually on her father's insistence. I asked her why she agreed to it when it is obvious that her heart is not for it?

I tried to persuade her by sharing with her my previous experiences and the rewards we get in this profession. She only said that is not what she wants. I don't know what to say anymore. How can I persuade someone that there is light at the end of the tunnel when she refuses to see the light? How can I show to her that there will be challenges for her to face and she should keep an open mind and take up those challenges? I can't... I can only tell and share my feelings and thoughts... but they are only words... and sometimes they are not enough to persuade, to convince.

The mind is such a powerful thing. It determines how you perceive your world, how you can choose to see challenges or opportunities. Should that heart and mind close that possibility then one can see nothing.... will not see the silver lining, will not see the hope... nor the light at the end of the tunnel.

As I was saying it to her all these, it felt like they are those very words that I need as well. I need to remember that there will be light at the end for me... I must believe that I will get there and I am given challenges because I can handle them.