These days, I'm noticing that I'm quite driven. I've got several goals that I'm working towards and that our family is working towards. They play a huge part in my life and a lot of what I do revolves around those goals. I'm excited because I can see noticeable progress towards those goals and others can too. I also notice how fulfilled I feel, knowing that the activities I engage in are meaningful, life enhancing, activities.
This got me thinking about how its so easy to passively float through life. We watch hours of football, play hours of call of duty, or spend hours shopping online. While none of these is naturally bad, a lot of it is. We're such a consumer society and so used to being entertained, that we've been tricked into believing that ultimate entertainment is the best thing in life. Yet, obviously, its not.
I'm finding that the more I pursue my passions, the more fulfilled I am. And, while my passions center (sort of) around Jesus and his Kingdom, I think this would be true for any person. In my opinion, we were made to follow our passions. I'm wired to be a problem solver and deep(ish) thinker. So, naturally, I gravitate towards fixing motorcycles, aspiring to build a tiny house, and building non-surface level relationships. These give me so much life. For me not to do these things would be such a waste.
I'm not sure I can fully articulate why I feel so strongly that more people should follow their passions more than they do, but I just do. Its strikes a tremendous chord in my these days.
What are your thoughts?
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