Enduring the Harsh Conditions

According to some, the cactus represents endurance and thriving in harsh conditions.  For the past year, I've been feeling like I've had to endure uncomfortable situations.  I lost my house.  I lost my full-time psychotherapy practice.  And I lost my passion.  For the past 6 months, I've dealt with an uncomfortable work environment.  I wasn't doing clinical work.  I didn't share the same values with the program in which I worked.  And I felt like I had lost my voice which only made me feel disrespected.  And then there was the unfortunate incident.  A misunderstanding.  A lack of communication.  A harsh condition of which I would have to find a way to thrive.  I was sick to my stomach.  I wanted to quit but felt financially stuck.  Until I called on my support system.  My family, my friends, and my colleagues all circled their wagons around me.  Doors began to open in the direction my heart truly wanted to go.  Office space to re-open my practice in Colusa was available.  Office space in Sacramento became available.  Colleagues said they wanted to start a practice with me.  Part-time jobs started to present themselves.  I gave notice at work.  My last day is scheduled for Nov 21st.  I don't have a definite plan.  But I suppose that much like the cactus which endures the harsh conditions and still is able to bloom beautiful flowers, my practice will blossom in the way I desire.  And I will have endured.