When I finally graduated residency, I found my work-life balance, working at night in the CHLA ER and spending my days acting on TV and on stage. It was the most whole I had ever felt. And then a funny thing happened…
Stop Blaming the Battles
I found myself not being as angry or resentful of my time in medical school or residency. I didn’t blame my parents as much for pushing me onto the Doctor Pathway. I didn’t feel shame that I didn’t match at my top choice for residency.
With a tincture of time and a breath of aligned living, I started to see that all the battles and suffering led me to this place of peace and joy. Iron does forge iron. Any and all hardships leave scars but also leave you wiser and more capable.
Time to Reconcile
As I spent more time enjoying the beach (picture for proof), I realized time is the one thing you never get back. Why spend any of it in the blame game or the negativity mindset, if you don’t have to? Granted, I got to this point with a lot of therapy and self-reflection and catharsis. But I got there! And I gotta tell you, it felt amazing.
If you’ve been stuck on the same thing for years, or have a grudge bigger than the Pacific, I highly suggest working through it with someone, whether it be a coach (hint hint) or a counselor of some sort.
Peace is cool!
Releasing all the pain and bitterness took a while. But little by little, I felt lighter and lighter. My relationship with my parents is fine now. I can actually joke about how miserable I was in med school and residency. Even my “bridge” moment is just part of a story that doesn’t hurt me anymore.
Having made it to this side of things, I am the biggest advocate for fighting through to your own peace and joy. There’s no need for anything else in your life.
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