They Said, 'Get a Normal Job.' I Planted a Garden Instead.
Following your delight, even when it doesn’t make logical sense.
Garden fork in amongst the wildflowers
When Life Says 'Choose Safety'...
A few weeks ago, I hit a challenge.
I needed to bring in some extra income.
(What can I say… those magical but slightly-too-tempting online courses don’t pay for themselves!)
My first thought was that I had no choice but to get a “normal” job.
You know the kind. Fluorescent lights. Stuffed into an office. Staring at spreadsheets that don’t care how sensitive or creative or heart-led you are.
The moment I imagined it, my whole body said no!
Listening to My Heart — and Choosing Delight
So I paused. I tuned in to my heart — the place where my true guidance always lives.
I remembered: my Life’s Work in the Gene Keys is Gate 46 — the Gift of Delight.
I’m here to live a life grounded in joy, embodiment, and alignment.
I’m not designed to push through what feels wrong just because it “makes sense.” The quickest route to unhappiness in my opinion.
The Moment I Knew I Couldn't Force It
As a Generator in Human Design, my sacral only lights up for what’s true for me.
And it was crystal clear: I couldn’t force myself into something that drained me (suck the life out of my soul!).
So I asked myself:
If this is a detour… what’s the most delightful version of it?
Returning to My Roots: The Wild Path Back to Plants
Alkanet a wildflower “weed”, so determined to spread her blue beauty for all to enjoy!
In that moment, I found myself circling back to something that’s always been part of me.
Plants! Back in the day, I studied horticulture instead of doing A-levels. I have a degree in Plant Science, and all my part-time jobs have always been in garden centres and nurseries. (Ask me about the time I served one of The Beatles at my Saturday job!).
I’ve always followed the wild path — the heart path!
This wasn’t just a detour… it was a return to my roots. I created my own job (a top tip for dialling your happy up).
So I’ve started a gardening side hustle.
Transforming Gardens, Transforming Lives
My heart leapt at the thought of being outside, among the plants, moving my body, transforming spaces.
And here’s the beautiful thing I hadn’t expected:
I’m still in the business of transformation!
I’m not only transforming people’s gardens, but also the lives of my coaching clients.
In both spaces, I’m creating peaceful places where they can unwind, breathe, reconnect to nature and themselves, and follow their delight.
Following the Detour: The Power of Heart-Led Choices
So yes, I took a detour. But I followed my heart within the detour.
It’s been healing. Energising. Aligned.
Are You Ready to Reconnect with What Lights You Up?
If you’re navigating your own detour and yearning to reconnect with what truly lights you up, you’re not alone.
This is the kind of transformation I support inside The Wildflower Way — a soul-led coaching journey for sensitive change-makers ready to trust their energy, honour their nervous system, and follow their delight… even through the detours.
Your next step starts here!