"Many of us go through school, university and several years of working quite aimlessly. We may feel on occasion like something is missing – that spark, the zing of life, the song in the heart or whatever it is that makes one feel alive and raring to go. That fantastic and special activity that has some others jumping out of bed, looking forward to yet another day may not have existed. Not to say, there were no exciting days – there sure were some of those moments which we wanted to hang on to forever.
The key is to pause and notice what we are doing at that precise moment when our heart is pumping harder and happier. Is there just one specific activity that creates this feeling within us or are we fortunate enough to have different options? Once we can identify that note of music that drives us to keep dancing, then we just need to find ways to strike that note again and again. Living that way is the most authentic, fun-filled and passionate existence we can have.
To conclude this piece, I would like to share a small story. Few months back, we were in Seattle visiting with family, and I overheard a conversation between my 14 year old son, Aman, and 13 year old niece, Resham. They were having a profound discussion on what they would like to do after high school, and Aman who is a basket ball player was sharing with Resham, “I am going to the University of Kentucky – they have the best basket ball team in the world. After that I will get recruited by the Boston Celtics.” Resham asked him, “Oh! But what if you can’t get in there? What’s Plan B?” Aman responds, “The Boston Celtics are my Plan A, Plan B, Plan C and Plan D.”
When you discover your passion, then do away with every back up plan."
The above is a post from a blog that I follow (see my blog list). I totally agree that, once the spark is ligthed, don't let it die... and if you haven't noticed yours yet, keep searching and you will find it soon enough :D
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