While coaching a student through a transparent Belief exercise I started at the process of uncovering one of my own. I have struggled with some feelings of failure since my years at the University where I graduated with a degree in biology/Pre-med. My intention since High School was to become a Doctor. However, by the time I graduated from the University, I had lost this desire and I never even applied to go to medical school. I was disenchanted by what I saw as "politics", the vying for position, and the dog-eat dog competition.

     After graduation I used my science degree and worked in the pharmaceutical field for 12 years. During this time I also took accounting courses to sit for the CPA, which I did in the year 2000. When I quit my corporate job to raise my 3 children, I started my own homebased Web Page Design business and taught as a substitute teacher at a local High School. My children are getting older and Im considering entering the workforce again.

    However, I am undecided as to what career path to choose. Ive found that I can DO a lot of things, but none motivate me or fulfill me. After experiencing several internships at the Avatar Course, Ive realized that I am really motivated and fulfilled by being part of an organization that makes such a difference in other peoples lives. Ive seen it relieve the suffering of many people, including my own, from many different circumstances.Through this Ive remembered that my initial intention by becoming a doctor was to relieve suffering. I realize that somewhere in my university years, a doctors degree started standing more for the money and prestige than a way of relieving suffering and it didnt fulfill me anymore.

   Now I realize that I can change my perspective to include other careers that elleviate suffering that dont include Medical School. I no longer feel like a failure!

Andrea R.- USA- 2009