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Sunday, November 14, 2010
Come On Baby, What Lights Your Fire?
The last two Saturday mornings I have sprung out of bed before 6:00 a.m., with an unexplainable energy to go to the office. It was really strange. I do like my office job, but I know I also have a full list of weekend activities that can keep me more than occupied. When I found myself spending many of my weekend days there recently, and then was teased by my colleagues for being at the office late on a Friday night, I decided to analyze what was going on. I have two major key takeaways from this reflection:
1. Life is Ever Changing.
I know that life is full of very many chapters, and there are three things that are certain in this life - death, taxes, and change. I know my circumstances will not always be where I have complete control over my weekend activities and can decide whatever it is that I want to do. I also know that projects get busy and then slow down. Right now, we have some big deliverables due at the end of November, so why not get them out of the way when I have the time instead of stressing about finding enough time on Monday? I also know that priorities change and the office will probably not be my biggest priority at a later point. There will be other times to focus on friends, family, and other core values that mean the most. For example, my Dad, Uncle, and Aunt are coming to visit for two weeks over Christmas. I know I won't want to be at the office then.
2. Find What Makes You Passionate at the Moment and Go With It.
We often don't know why we are driven by something, but when we look back, we realize it took us exactly where we needed to go. In addition, it was most often beyond our wildest dreams, plus to a place where we never thought we would end up. When people recollect the day they got that dreamy job or met a spouse, it was most probably while they were doing something they were passionate about. Life energizes us in ways we sometimes can't put logic to. I encourage everyone to go with it, since you never know where it takes you. Whether it is silly or materialistic, or someone or something, go with it for a little bit and see where you end up.
While I do find myself spending many hours in front of my laptop, I also see a balance, where I am still finding time to see friends, teach yoga, and look forward to my December vacation. At the same time, I have decided to focus on something that I find challenging, interesting, and for some strange reason unknown to me at the moment, lights my fire. For these reasons, I am not worried over my current obsession/addiction/infatuation. When people are on their deathbed, most people won't say they should have spent more time at the office, I know. But, for the time being, as long as I keep a balance, and know it won't forever be this way, I think it is okay.
This being said, what lights your fire, baby? What do you feel passionate about this very minute, and are you going for it?
Posted by Ingrid on 11/14 at 05:02 PM
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