My best friend and I both left our corporate jobs to pursue creative work and we thought we'd be each other's support system but instead we're both so insecure about our choices that every conversation becomes this weird mix of encouragement and competition. We can't celebrate each other's wins without feeling bad about our own progress and we can't share struggles without feeling like we're being judged.
More people experience this than they realize.
Parallel transitions create unexpected competition where there should be companionship, as insecurity corrupts the ability to witness each other clearly.
“Where Are You with Indigenous science and Western science in dialogue?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.