Mar 28 2009
Passionate About Work
The true way to render ourselves happy is to love our work and find in it our pleasure.
Francoise de Motteville:
Work is an integral part of life. We have to work in order to make money so that we can take care of our families. As a result many take on jobs they dislike merely because they may pay well and we think we need to make more and more money in order to be happy.
When we were born and made our debut on this earth, our talents and creativity debuted as well. Our passions were inherent within our soul when we were born. This is why we all gravitate to different hobbies as we grow. To ignore our passions and work at something we dislike is to ignore ourselves. We cannot keep passions dormant. They must be set free because they are at the very core of our being.
As mentioned earlier, though we need to make money in order to live we need to find a way to make money at what we love doing. That is a very difficult task. We need to find a job that is in sync with our creative spirit. If we are lucky enough to be able to make a living with what we love to do then we are living our true authentic self.
As a writer, I certainly do not make a living at what I love doing but I still need to write everyday. If all I worked was a regular job and did not employ my creative talents to what I love, I would be miserable. Miserable, because I would not be doing what I love to do.
Here are some suggestions
1. Take time each day to do what you enjoy. Whether it’s reading, working out, writing or watching movies, it really doesn’t matter what it is, the important thing is that you do it each day. After a while you will realize that what you love to do can be your life’s work whether paid or not. Your imagination and the universe will supply you with the ideas you need to realize your dream of making a living with your passions.
2. When you decide to do what you love stay focused on your vision. Stay away from a negative thought process which allows your ego to say “you are making the wrong choice.” Do not allow others to manipulate you into thinking you are wrong in doing what you love to do. Remember it comes from your heart and your heart is never wrong.
3. If you are unable to make a living on what you love to do, then find a job that is in sync with your passions. If you play guitar but cannot make a decent living as a musician, then teach guitar to students. Work in a music shop. Play your guitar in your neighborhood for tips. It is just a matter or using your imagination and being focused on what you love to do.
4. When you are inspired everything else falls into place. When you are doing what you are meant to do, the universe takes over and allows you to fulfill your dreams.
Nice idea, but in the HISTORY OF THE WORLD, most people DO NOT GET TO LIVE OUT THIS ‘Uniquely American Ideal’. Most work at jobs they do not like………..for the wages. This “follow your passion” thaang only works out for a precious few………..trust me, it’s a nice concept, but in reality, it just doesn’t work.
Peter - You are correct in that most people do not however many do. I have very close friends who do make a living doing what they love to do. I’m not as yet, but I’m working on it. It’s all a matter of focus, ideas and willpower. Thanks for reading and commenting.
that is very true Jo, lucky are those who are able to make a living at what they love to do, like what you said it is not easy. you have very good points. i love to teach, it is my high, and also, it gives me a lot of free time to pursue my other interests in life such as hiking. i do not have a lot of material needs and do not desire to be wealthy, so, i am okay, happy and comfortable with what i do
Doing what you love and make a living with it is extremely difficult, though not impossible!
Your point on “When you are inspired everything else falls into place” is excellent! It’s true..
betchai - That is so wonderful, you are a rare gem.
icy - Thanks, it does seem to work that way.
Thank you both for commenting