Friday, May 27, 2016
What Color is Your Passionfruit?
I've started reading "What Color is Your Parachute?" to help in the job search, but I still haven't gotten to the part where it talks about my parachute, not to mention the color it's supposed to be. But I have been noodling on the question of passion. I've been asked a few times, when talking about what sorts of careers I might want, "Well, what's the thing you're really PASSIONATE about?". It stumps me every time. See, I'm not really that passionate about anything. There. I said it. Whew! That felt good! I know its not a popular idea -- Pinterest is just stuffed with passionate pursuits. But I'm just not someone who has a particular focus on one specific thing. I enjoy a variety of interests, but I can honestly say none inspire passion (well, other than passionate love for MDH!). So I'm going to stop obsessing over figuring out my "passion" and how I can find a job that feeds it, and instead turn that energy into finding a job that isn't soul-sucking, that pays me enough money to enjoy the non-job parts of my life, and that (hopefully) doesn't require me to commute on Highway 26. Or 405. Or I-5. Or 217. Because if I have to traverse any of those routes regularly, I can tell you what will become my passion -- tamping down my natural urge to murder every other driver on the road. Can Road Rage be a passion?
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Write out what your Perfect Job would be. Like, one mile commute, 6 figure salary, working with amazingly talented people. Or, zero commute, writing professionally, feeling valued, get to work in my pajamas. List out ALL of the qualities in your perfect job. Then Thank the universe for sending that opportunity to you.
ReplyDeleteGood job Kelly!! Remember, it's your search and your passion! The BEST thing is out there - it will become more clear. Always know, you are surrounded and supported by those who surround you! Jonathan
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