Yes, David! It can seem to others that our passions are squarely aligned somewhere when they're not quite in the same order of priorities on our own list. Listening inside (deep dive) before deciding on what's right for us is most important. I've found that when I am following my true passion (even when others don't get it at first) they come around (or not)... in the end I'm busy living into my purpose and making connections, which drive the next action.
Love this post. This is so true. Often, well-meaning individuals give advice on what they believe the right course of action should be for someone else, based on what they perceive the person to be good at or 'passionate' about.
However, being good at something does not mean that I will be happy doing it always! Nor does it mean that I should even do it (as a career!)
Similarly, until we are sure about the 'why' of our passion, it is difficult to really understand what is that true purpose we want to pursue..
All of this is spot on Girija. Your last point is especially important to consider. Purpose first, then the other things come into alignment and order.
This is what I often think of when it comes to movement in general. One could think I would pursue that as some form of career. But as I did that previously I realized that my movement time is ME time and not time to be with others, which if I were to make it a career in some way would be interacting with others in some fashion.
Yes, David! It can seem to others that our passions are squarely aligned somewhere when they're not quite in the same order of priorities on our own list. Listening inside (deep dive) before deciding on what's right for us is most important. I've found that when I am following my true passion (even when others don't get it at first) they come around (or not)... in the end I'm busy living into my purpose and making connections, which drive the next action.
"living into my purpose and making connections, which drive the next action," perfect Michèle!
Love this post. This is so true. Often, well-meaning individuals give advice on what they believe the right course of action should be for someone else, based on what they perceive the person to be good at or 'passionate' about.
However, being good at something does not mean that I will be happy doing it always! Nor does it mean that I should even do it (as a career!)
Similarly, until we are sure about the 'why' of our passion, it is difficult to really understand what is that true purpose we want to pursue..
All of this is spot on Girija. Your last point is especially important to consider. Purpose first, then the other things come into alignment and order.
This is what I often think of when it comes to movement in general. One could think I would pursue that as some form of career. But as I did that previously I realized that my movement time is ME time and not time to be with others, which if I were to make it a career in some way would be interacting with others in some fashion.
Exactly Cole!