Tuesday, October 30, 2007

FIND WHAT YOU TRULY LOVE TO DO

Do you know what it is that you love to do? This ‘something’ which gets you either stuck or glued to it day in and day out or won’t leave your mind long enough for you to be stuck in another thing or gets your heart thumping hard with excitement each time you think about it. I am sure that you do. Even if you were working at a job which gives you so much satisfaction and pleasure there is still that something which if given the chance you would rather be doing. Not because it is more lucrative but simply because it is what you love.

Sometimes you hear of men and women leaving wealth, business, jobs, perks and privileges behind and instead follow what they think and believe is their true calling.. And for the many diverse excuses and reasons forwarded, it still boils down to only one – a love for doing what they do.

"The secret of happiness is simple: find out what you truly love to do and then direct all of your energy towards doing it. Once you do this, abundance flows into your life and all your desires are filled with ease and grace." -Robin Sharma (The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari)

I like that quote lifted from The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari by Robin Sharma. The summary in essence and condensed form was forwarded to me by a good online friend, Tejbir. The pursuit of happiness is generally on everybody’s table of aspirations; every effort one creates of thought word and deed is geared towards that goal. But not every road leads to happiness and more often not to the kind of happiness that would matter.

So what kind of happiness does matter? That’s simple. It’s the happiness which emanates from the very core of our being – at the core where only the genuine intrinsic true authentic feelings and intent reside. Where everything is true and genuine, every good thing that will come out of it will be the finest in satisfaction passion effort motivation and result.

To get to that point, one has to find what he truly loves to do in his life -with his life. It’s a search which for some may take a whole lifetime --- A serious search which will lead him to question his purpose or meaning or reasons he grew up with. But for the person who finds it early while he can, he will have acquired for himself all the precious time he would need to pursue it. This in turn will ultimately lead him to achieve something grander or higher for himself and not only will it derive for him greater pleasure happiness or meaning but may possibly redound to benefit a greater number of people too – indeed a wonderful prize for truly loving what you do.


2 comments:

  1. That cat is so chubby and lovable.I guess what I truly love is to love Cats. hahaha.
    Ellen, seriously, I have no idea why but I just admire and love everything to do with cats. Their feline grace, neatness,walk,attitude,everything.
    Just dropped in to catch up all pending posts at your blog :-) Hope all is well in EllenLand.

    love,
    Samyukta

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  2. Hi Samyu,

    Everything you say about cats are the same things I love bout them too. Cats have a calming presence -- simply cool and unperturbed by whatever happens in their surroundings. It's an attitude people should copy lols! :-)

    Oh it looks like things are perking up in EllenLand lol! Particularly so because you and the rest of our friends have visited or are visiting. And that sure is simply terrific.

    Do take care, Sam. We may be thousands of miles apart but I'm glad that it does not have to stand in the way of our friendship.

    My prayers go with you wherever life takes you. :-)

    Always,
    Ellen

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:-) Here's where I warmly welcome you and where you leave your footprints behind with fond memories attached to it of wonderful chats and friendships. Thank you for your comments. Or send your comments to ellen622@gmail.com. Will be seeing you in your blog too. God bless you!