Hi friend,
Today, I'd like to share a bit of my background with you.
I never wanted to work a corporate job.
Life happened and I ended up working at an IT firm in the fintech domain, the one domain I was least interested in. I compromised with my heart for money. I worked hard, sat in meetings, and spent hours understanding complex financial terms.
I was getting paid at least, how else can I survive living in the big city? Going back home was not an option for me. I made friends, at least that’s what I thought, only to realize later that they were colleagues, not friends. It means they will show up to the party but won’t bother if you reach back home safely.
In between work, I traveled every chance I got and took dance lessons. But with time it got hard to keep up with the increasing workload at the office. I was too tired to work after 3 hours of Bharatnatyam training or performance rehearsal in the morning. I would feel better if only I could just get an hour of rest, but meetings and commitments wouldn’t wait for your fatigue, right?
For a long time, I thought I was ok, I got paid handsomely, it’s not that bad, right?
One afternoon, I lifted myself slightly to take a glance beyond my cubicle, I saw so many people working hard, talking, I just could not relate with anyone anymore.
I haven’t done anything creative in years, morning dance after the shower is the only dance I get to do, somedays I am not in the mood for even that. Something inside me felt dead. I couldn’t express this around anyone, because no one understood.
I often wondered- Is this it? Is this the predetermined path I will be all my life? Will my capabilities be limited by my university degree? My heart wrenched everytime I asked this question to myself. I felt with all my heart that I have so much energy and love to give to the world, I just didn’t know in what shape or form. It made me restless, I felt indecisive every moment.
Amid my frustration, I stumbled upon Paul Millerd, who was in an interview, sharing the same feelings I was experiencing. I was thrilled.
Curious, I explored the book he had written named Pathless Path. The phrase pathless path itself gave me a sense of hope, a promise that there is more. It is possible that what I want to do or offer to the world is not yet a path that someone has walked, but that does not mean that I can not.
It still took me a lot of time to take action but I am finally working toward what I genuinely want my life to look like.
I want to introduce you to Paul’s community where people like you and me can explore different paths and meet fellow walkers of the pathless path.
Paul is a genuinely great guy and now a good friend too. He has been walking the pathless path for several years and has experienced the highs and lows. He is deeply curious about our modern relationship with work. He writes, shares ideas, and experiments with his own life in creative ways!
Paul- “I am passionate about helping people imagine new stories for work & life.”
The link I have shared is an affiliate link, I want to be completely transparent with my readers. I will get paid some amount if you do sign up, but I can genuinely say that I love being part of this community. I get to ask questions, share my work with others(for feedback), and get to meet other pathless path walkers. There are also some courses by Paul which will be available for free with the membership. It’s amazing! I have honestly learned so much from the community, there is so much guidance and support. The small price you will pay is really nothing.
If you do decide to join, send me Hi on Circle :)
Glad to have found you through Paul now. :)