Comments on: The Vocation Myth

By: Consciousness and Spirituality

Consciousness and Spirituality — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 05:12:44 +0000

Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation Reviews…

This is great! I’ve added this to my blog (trackbak) if you don’t mind? Let me know if you do….

By: Christine

Christine — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 10:28:31 +0000

What a terrific place to be, Bob.

The positive psychologists talk about a state called “flow” – you’re a great example of someone who lives right there. You recognise that there are different parts of you that need time and attention and you feed them. That keeps you happy and engaged with life. Thanks for sharing what’s real for you!

By: Bob Bessette

Bob Bessette — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 22:32:02 +0000

Hi Christine,
I think we all have different gifts. I, for one, enjoy writing but I also have a technical side to me which is where my full-time job comes in. And, after that, I love landscaping and woodworking as hobbies. Living in the present is great advice. I’m not really looking for the holy grail. I think that enjoying everything we do in our lives is the key. And if something comes along that ends up being the end-all and b-all, so much the better. But I am certainly happy for now with the various facets of my life. I hope everyone can feel the same some day.

Best,
Bob
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By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:03:53 +0000

I like that, Heather: “You have to find some contentment in where you are now.” I personally think that living for things that may happen in the future is a waste of a life. I think the trick is to have things to strive for AND find enjoyment in the present.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:02:02 +0000

Thanks for this, Joshua. And, coincidentally, I’ve got a guest post going live at midday UK time today which expands on just this topic. You might enjoy that too!

By: Heather Villa

Heather Villa — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 09:36:09 +0000

There’s nothing the matter with striving to improve what you’re doing or where you are in life. However, if the desire and drive is making you unhappy and ruining your ‘present’ then it’s not benefiting you or the around you. You have to find some contentment in where you are now.

Great post Christine.
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By: Joshua Black | The Underdog Millionaire

Joshua Black | The Underdog Millionaire — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:15:38 +0000

My favorite quote that relates to this is:

“Your job is what you do, but your work is who you are”

I had a college professor tell me that once. Never forgot it. It’s all about putting a piece of yourself in what you are passionate about and not just doing something as a “job,” but to really put oyur stamp on it.

That is why I love entrepreneurship so much. It’s all you, out in the wind for the world to see. You can’t hind behind a crappy boss or a lousy co-worker.

There are no rules and you don’t have to be anything you weren’t wired to be.

-Joshua Black
The Underdog Millionaire
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By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:27:07 +0000

What a lovely thing to say, Adrian. And how romantic! I’m happy for you

And that’s exactly what I mean. Focus on what you are doing and be ready. Letting go of any anxiety around that makes it all the more likely to happen.

By: Adrian Swinscoe

Adrian Swinscoe — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:07:23 +0000

Hi Christine,
Reminds me of the idea that if you continually look for something then you will never find it. Just focus on what you are doing and be ready. Bit like my story when I found Hana, my fiancee. Wasn’t looking, was just ready and we found each other

Adrian
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By: Christine

Christine — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:54:44 +0000

Thanks, Jen. Your point about our need to find “one” thing causing pressure in our minds is spot on. And I like your take on things – having different vocations does indeed make life more interesting!