Thank you all for the responses, you have all given me things to think about. Matt, I read your post with a lot of interest. I have never really thought about what it is that really motivates me, as opposed to what sort of a ‘job’ I want. Your words have opened my eyes to another side of things so thank you very much for that. Aster, your first sentence really hit home. I do think that worries about money and being financially secure are at the root of my fears. You then say you never really have money but always have enough, I think I need to understand that it will be ok, whatever I choose to do. And Somu, knowing that life is too short has in fact started me on this journey. You suggest I save a year’s income and give things a go, I actually have already done that but my fear is great (i.e. losing money). Again, this is my attachment to money. I think I will need to learn to value life and happiness above money.

I think I am closer to making the changes I have been thinking about and reading all of your thoughts, and other posts and articles on this website, is really giving me the boost to, for once in my life, do something I want to do for me. Thanks guys!