I went to the brunch meeting for this mindfulness non-profit start up and was not feeling great when I left. Each person got to introduce themselves and how they saw their role, I am apparently the environmental programs something or other. So pretty much the other people got a 'great you are so amazing' from the leader of this deal and I got a 'not sure how this is going to fit'. I didn't invite myself to this after all, and I thought she understood my background and focus. So I think she wants to bring in nature practice of mindfulness in a classroom setting and help corporate people have houseplants on their desk. I was clear before this that I saw this as getting outdoors, within the city or within 30 minutes of the city, making it a mindfulness program of short and slow hiking with times to practice in off the trail spaces. I even sent her a picture of where I hiked last week and she thought it was awesome. I understand that this will not be a primary program however the description she wrote for me included hiking and camping programs. I was going to offer a mindful hike in the next couple of weeks and invite people to experience what I am talking about, but I am not sure.
I also had a lot to offer based on my last job, meeting data requirements, attending a conference on collective impact, staff training and facilitation training. Others in the room have some pretty great credentials so I just don't know if this is going to work. I am in a position that I don't want to push too hard for my own health, but someone really believing in me would make a world of difference.
Meanwhile I love my job, I would really like a side income to support the slightly lower pay but I can do it. I really enjoy the kids and families and think my staff is great. So if this doesn't work it is okay. I have plenty of other things to do