From SGI USA, I'm Cassidy Bradford and this is bootability.

The weekly series where I talk with Buddhists from all walks of life about the power we each have to change our lives and the world around us.

Think back to your childhood.

Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up?

I had no idea. Now think about life after high school. Maybe you're working or a college student.

Did you or do you know what you want to do with your life? I did not.

Then I got a job after college that I quickly learned was not exactly what I wanted to do for the rest of my life,

but I didn't know what I wanted instead.

If you've ever experienced being directionless and lost, then you know the deal.

And fortunately for you,

today's guest, Paige Asawa, went through the same thing. Today, she tells me the story of how she became an art therapist and how Buddhism helped her understand what a fulfilling career

actually looks like. And before I forget, we also filmed this conversation. So if you prefer a

video format, you can watch it on the bootability YouTube channel. The video is also linked in today's show

notes. Hi, I'm Paige Asawa and I live in Los Angeles, California.

And I have been part of the healing arts community for over 30 years.

And I am an artist and a licensed marriage and family therapist and a board certified art therapist.

Thank you so much, Paige. I'm really looking forward to our conversation, especially as we,

you know, spoke on the phone last week, I felt like, oh, this is such a wonderful dialogue.

And so I'm looking forward to another great dialogue today.

So, yeah, I think just to start out so that listeners can get to know you and like a little bit of your background,

could you just tell me about your life growing up and then how you encountered Buddhism?

Sure.

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