Why "HeartShapedHands"?
Well, despite having reached my late twenties with a degree, 3 diplomas and various certificates, having searched my soul (a lot) and the advice of various friends, family, careers advisers and tarot readers, I still don't really know what I want to be when I grow up. In truth, the problem is actually the opposite; I want to be many things- a holistic therapist, a craftsperson, a designer, an artist, a writer, a campaigner, a teacher, to return to nursing, to work growing food, to grow flowers, to do something helping new mums, to change the world, to train in yet something else. And, of course, to do what I am doing for most of my waking (and some of my sleeping) hours: being a Mama and a homemaker.
To be fair, some of these can be crossed off the list for now. I should probably concentrate on growing food for the 3 of us a little more successfully before trying to do so for others. I'm not really knowledgeable or experienced enough in anything to teach others. There are various reasons I chose to leave nursing. My own baby is still a bit too "new" to leave for long enough to really help others, (or change the world). And I can't afford any more courses right now!
However, in most of my wished-for job titles, there's a common theme of wanting to help others and the planet. I know that sounds cliched but I think that's a good thing; the more people wanting to do that, the more love going around! That's kind of what HeartShapedHands is- a bringing together of all these livelihoods. Sometimes one role may take center stage for a while (some days right now I don't see far outside the Mama/Homemaker world!)
HeartShapedHands is also a celebration of the heart shape and what it represents, and an indulgence of my borderline obsessive love of it (rivaled only my obsession with yurts. And tea.) This beautiful symbol is, to me, wholesome and rustic, sensual and romantic, fun and recognised by everyone as communicating love and positive feelings. A symbol found in so many places in nature...
...and in my son's chewed food creations!
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I hear you on wanting to wear ALL the hats... Wow, so exciting/overwhelming all these choices & opportunities but totally baffled as to which direction to head in... xx
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