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As a child, I imagined myself becoming a lawyer.
I was fascinated by the confidence of lawyers, I mean the way they handled the courtroom arguments, the ability to speak with authority, and, of course, their iconic wig and gown.
There was something about watching lawyers present their cases that made the profession look powerful and meaningful.
I wanted to be one of them
Yes for me, becoming a lawyer was beyond the title.
I admired the idea of understanding the law, defending people with the knowledge of the law, solving disputes, and using knowledge to make a difference in society.
But as I grew older, my interests began to change and started discovering that what I imagined as a child was not necessarily what I wanted to do forever.
I started becoming more curious and inquisitive about government, leadership, public policies, administration and the systems that determine how society functions.
I became interested in some questions like; What happens beyond the courtroom? Who makes the decisions that affect millions of people? How are those decisions implemented?That curiosity gradually led me to Public Administration.
At first, I didn't see it as a replacement for Law. In fact, I wondered if I was simply abandoning one dream for another.
But the more I learned about Public Administration, the more I understood that it is deeply connected to our everyday life.
Public Administration is not just about sitting in an office or working for the government. It is about understanding institutions, managing public resources, implementing policies, and ensuring that government decisions actually translate into something meaningful for the people.
That realization changed my perspective, changed me at whole
Today, I am proud to say that I'm a graduate of Public Administration and currently planning to undergo my NYSC.
Gradually, I am finding my place within the world of public and bureaucratic administration.
Sometimes, I still imagine what life would have been like if I had pursued Law. Maybe I would be in a courtroom today, arguing cases and defending clients.
But life doesn't always take us where we initially planned to go.
And perhaps that is one of the most important things about growing up, that your first dream does not have to be your final destination.
Changing direction doesn't necessarily mean you failed.
Sometimes, it means you discovered something that fits you better. Most times, the dream changes because your understanding of yourself and the world that is gradually changing
I may not be on the path to becoming a lawyer anymore, but the desire to understand society, contribute to it, and make an impact is still very much alive.
Yes I agree with you that the profession changed, the path changed but the purpose remains.
And maybe that is the real meaning of finding your way, or getting to know what you were created to do. Cause I discovered purpose from mine
Not necessarily becoming who you once imagined, but becoming someone you can be proud of today and making impact in it
