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by Kathy Mann <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I\u2019m crazy about MasterChef Australia for a number of reasons. I am, of course, really interested in people who are changing their careers and who have the courage to switch paths, sometimes quite late in life. It\u2019s so interesting to see how the contestants often comment on how they have grown as a person so much more than they anticipated. They entered the competition to gain skills and a head-start in becoming a chef. Not only do they all (not only the winner) pick up new skills in their chosen profession, but they push themselves to grow. In doing so, they discover a profound flow experience in the creation of food. It is a creative exercise and requires imagination, skill and knowledge. What an amazing journey they are taken on and it\u2019s no wonder there are tears as each contestant is eliminated from the competition.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the judges this week used the phrase \u2018follow your bliss\u2019 and that really sums up my intention for this blog. What is it that inspires you to be great? What would you give up your everyday life for in order to experience? What is your bliss? <\/p>\n

For me, my bliss is writing. There are many jobs that incorporate writing and I know that my journey ahead includes a lot of it. As well as writing, I can find flow in other things, usually creative pursuits such as playing piano and drawing. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve realized lately that I don\u2019t have a sense of entitlement that many people have. Perhaps it\u2019s my upbringing or something within me that pushes me to prioritise the needs of others above my own. That\u2019s something I need to work on and I\u2019ll need to teach myself that I\u2019m also entitled to things. Primarily, I\u2019m entitled to have a job that is blissful. I\u2019m entitled to love what I do and to gain a great deal of enjoyment from my everyday work. As long as it\u2019s not to the detriment of anyone else, that\u2019s not asking too much. That\u2019s just making the most of living. <\/p>\n

But why do so many people stay in jobs that are not fulfilling? Is it because they don\u2019t know themselves enough to know what they want or need? Is it because they don\u2019t feel entitled? Is it because they are afraid to lose something \u2013 usually a regular income? Is it because they feel afraid of being judged by others? <\/p>\n

Changing careers late in life does take courage. It takes confidence and self-knowledge in order to go down a new path. You\u2019ll need to defend your decision to the nay-sayers that inevitably will try to make you feel as if you\u2019re making a mistake. Centre yourself, take a deep breath, and follow the path. Trust yourself enough to know that it\u2019s only you who can define your path, or at least the path you want. And who knows what magical delights await. <\/p>\n

I\u2019ve come to realize that creativity is a great tool in discovering your talents and in getting to know yourself. None of us can escape being creative, in what we wear, how we do make-up and accessorize as well as the words we choose to express ourselves. We are all creative and the more we explore our creative side, the closer we get to knowing our true selves and what our talents are. This I believe to be a powerful tool in self-discovery. So dance, sing, paint or do whatever you feel expresses yourself fully. <\/p>\n

\u201cFollow your bliss and don\u2019t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn\u2019t know they were going to be.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2014 Joseph Campbell<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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