Cindra pulled herself out of bed by dint of willpower alone. She had spent the last week stuck in a quagmire of thoughts of what might have been if only she had reacted differently to Dan’s suggestion that they take a year off school and travel. Cindra had been so fixated on her timeline, her vision of the future so limited. Finish undergrad in four years. Check. She had had to take summer classes each year to do it, but she had accomplished her goal. Next up on the list was straight on to law school, and then articling.
Perfect!! Changing my mind wasn't always easy for me but I learned the hard way... "if you realize you're on the wrong road, don't make it work, turn back NOW". Happy ending 🥰
I was Cindra. I did undergrad in 3 years and straight to law school. I ended up working as a lawyer for a decade before the I had a mental breakdown. I was in such a rush to fulfill some imagined timeline that I never stoped to think about what I wanted. (I hated law school and practicing law.) I can’t undo my past mistakes either, and I still have no idea what I’m doing with my life. But I can help my children have the space to explore their interests without feeling the pressure to rush into a career.
Sometimes we push too hard, and our body, mind, and spirit says slow down, stop, redirect. Glad Cindra (love the name) was given an opportunity to take a break, enjoy and refresh.
Perfect!! Changing my mind wasn't always easy for me but I learned the hard way... "if you realize you're on the wrong road, don't make it work, turn back NOW". Happy ending 🥰
What good is a chasing a career if it makes you miserable? Life should be an adventure, not just making money. I am glad she decided to go.
I was Cindra. I did undergrad in 3 years and straight to law school. I ended up working as a lawyer for a decade before the I had a mental breakdown. I was in such a rush to fulfill some imagined timeline that I never stoped to think about what I wanted. (I hated law school and practicing law.) I can’t undo my past mistakes either, and I still have no idea what I’m doing with my life. But I can help my children have the space to explore their interests without feeling the pressure to rush into a career.
Great story!
What liberation to follow your true heart's calling. Nice prompt from Laura!
Sometimes we push too hard, and our body, mind, and spirit says slow down, stop, redirect. Glad Cindra (love the name) was given an opportunity to take a break, enjoy and refresh.
That was a great story, Dascha!
I enjoyed the story, Dascha, and I’m happy Cindra was given a second chance!