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Work, career, profession- three different words for one important mission
Work, career, profession- three different words for one important mission in every individual's life and that is to earn a living. Perhaps, this may be the reason that each morning most people get just to think "I wish were a Sunday."
I have seen most people getting up in the morning early, putting on their clothes, having breakfast, carrying their brief cases & unwilling driving to their most abhorring destination- "office". You must have many times felt that if you could just drive back home and relax for the day.
However, this is not practical as one needs to work to make both ends meet, to live a luxurious life, utilize the education availed and to answer the clichéd line- "What do you do?"
Going to office may be the most detestable routine for a person, but ask him to visit a concert, play cricket, go swimming, or spend the whole day making caricatures and there this person would go bonkers about the idea.
Could you differentiate the thin line between the two tasks-aka-going to office & doing something one really loves? Passion is one word that gets one glued to what he/she is currently involved in.
Let us take it the other way round. How would you like to best answer the question- "What do you do?" Contemporary answer would include the job profile and the company you are working in.
Now how would you feel answering the question by describing your passion, not your job? This sort of an answer would definitely bring a glow to your face, add sparkle to your eyes and fill you with happiness.
People, who describe their passion instead of their job, are the ones who aren't forgotten before you order the next drink. They believe in leading life in style than just having a standard lifestyle.
The key is to keep one's passion alive and kicking even after going through a hectic and exhaustive routine of an eleven-to-seven call center job or getting deal tired of planning business strategies to make the next million.
Out of hundreds of marketing executives there is one who enjoys his weekends playing snooker and you would definitely find on business tycoon involved in the bowling game out of many who target the next million of their life. It is not hard to track down these people as you can easily identify them with the way they take more from life each day. Try to meet them & ask what they do and be prepared for a detailed description of something far removed from their jobs.
Their answer would offer you the energy to set you go trekking or playing badminton with them the next weekend. According to a survey conducted, where most of the eminent personalities were interviewed, whose life revolves around work, work & just work, a little time spent to keep their inner passion alive is what charge them up for a next work schedule.
Lets talk about people who did justification to their jobs and became eminent in their fields. Sachin Tendulkar, the cricket world wonder, recognized his passion for the game at an early age pursued it and there he rules the cricket world.
William Shakespeare wrote to quench his passion and the whole world rhymes his famous quotes today. And who can avoid ethereal voice of veteran Indian singer Lata Mangeshker who pursued her passion regardless of not being able to pay for the professional training.
However, it may not be possible or even practical for most people to pursue passion as their career, but they still keep it ignited to lead a happy and contented life.
Speak to Saif Ali khan, the famous Bollywood actor and he loves quoting- "Over time, I think I've just matured as a guitarist as my passion has only got the better of me. I am a huge fan of guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani. And no, I don't plan to turn this in to a career choice, as it is much more inspiring as a hobby."
Perizaad Zorabian, the bollywood starlet loves ballet dancing and says- "It's the best medium of joy for me, the most liberating. The drumbeats give me such a higher that I find it tough to shake off the stupor."
The famous comic actor Jaspal Bhatti was inspired by famous cartoonist R.K.Laxaman and pursued a career that would keep his passion of being meaningfully funny alive in spite of being professionally qualified to be an electronic engineer.
Most people have a notion that passion is for the rich, as it requires a good amount of money and time. Wrong! Passion is all about great dedication, optimism, planning, living your dream & most importantly, recognizing what interests you the most.
Once you recognize what gives you a high after a hard day's work, all you have to concentrate on pursuing it for a short time & do it with best of your abilities. It is easy looking for excuses for not pursuing a hobby, as many would shirk away saying "Hey, I had a late evening at work." So how about trying gardening in the mornings or keeping a "to-do" list at work to prioritize better.
Experts advice pursuing a hobby as it offers a person, the sense of satisfaction & fulfillment. Dr. Megha Gore, clinical psychologist, Max Health Care says- "work may be borne out of other compelling reasons like financial need but a passion is something you do just for yourself. In turn it leaves you with a great sense of fulfillment & complete peace of mind, which is free of responsibility of being an active member of society or your family. While helping you re-energize & recharge for your main role."
So if you are interested in standing out in the crowd, believe in what the wise say- "All work and no play make Jack a dull boy."
There are many hobby websites that you can log onto for pursuing
your passion.
" http://www.xbhp.com
This site is for passionate bikers.
" http://groups.google.com/group/alt.hobbies.beekeeping
Apiarists may look for some interesting things at this site.
" http://www.flickr.com
This site is a great inspirational source for budding photographers.
So, work hard, party harder and live life king-size.
