Seven
Wow it’s been a long time. Probably a little too long. I really feel I need to write now, but it feels a bit overdue. That’s why it made sense to make myself write every day, even if it was a little. Anyway, I’m here now.
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I’m going to continue on the previous topic. I think I didn’t mention yet that the most rewarding element of this job is that you are in a position to change people’s lives — and for the better. That’s such a strong feeling. Recently one of my clients told me how she is feeling different now. She is feeling her body more, as in being more aware of the body. Which is something most of us could do with. Our modern society is so focussed on the head, intelligence, and education of it that we loose touch with our body. And the body is bigger than the head, well at least for most people. The body feels and sends signals that we usually ignore because we have been told to. A lot of people don’t know what a pelvis is. Or which bones it includes. Well, actually that is probably also not required in daily life. The pelvis though is such an important area of our body, it deserves at least some attention and awareness. And I can go on naming all the body parts that deserve more attention. Feet for example. But I wasn’t going to go there, you are all smart people.
Back to the topic. I think one of the most rewarding features of a job is if you can change people’s life (for the better, that is of course). Being a pilates teacher isn’t the only job to do this obviously. However, working for a bank sending emails and attending meetings really didn’t give me that feeling of satisfaction. I actually think some of my former colleagues do have the qualities to change people’s lives working for a bank. If only because they have such positive mindsets, or flourish in an environment with many people that they make work for their colleagues easier, nicer and happier. I think I’m better at it in my studio. Or cooking :)
