Today’s Thought: Doing the Work You Love
by, Corey Wells

Do you remember when you were young and anything you wanted to do seemed possible? What happened to those dreams? Ok, maybe it wasn’t realistic to be a rock star, and maybe you decided there were some negative things about being a policeman. But what happened to your belief system that told you, you could be anything you wanted to be?

As you grow older, you realize that your occupations, or JOBS (Just Over Broke), must provide adequate income to pay your financial obligations. So you stopped dreaming and took the first job that provided you with some sort of financial security. You rationalized this by reasoning that a job is a job and you’ll find fun and happiness after work or on the weekends. But do you really find happiness this way? Wouldn’t it be better if you could work at what you really love to do instead of complaining about your work? Is it still possible to find a job that makes you truly happy? It’s never too late to try to find a job that you actually enjoy doing, but it does take a little time and effort.

First and most importantly, develop the belief system that you can do anything you want to do. This is your life and you have the opportunity to steer it in any direction you choose. Don’t let your fears or our beliefs hold you back. You are the captain of your life and you can do whatever you want to do.
Now, start out by finding what you’re good at and what talents you actually possess. Recall your youth and what you once loved to do. Remember the things that always came easier to you than others. Analyze which values are important and how these could all translate into possible occupations or careers. Be creative and don’t rule something out just because it’s not very “sensible.” Remember, you’re just exploring the possibilities. Once you have some ideas, share this information with those who offer the kind of positions you might be interested in. You might be surprised about the positive response you receive.

Wouldn’t you really rather enjoy what you do? Wouldn’t you prefer an environment where work becomes effortless, instead of draining? A job where you can grow and develop while tapping into your personal creativity. Wouldn’t that make you a better father, mother or spouse in the long run? Allowing yourself to realize your own ambitions can have a positive affect on everyone around you.

Let’s get started.

1. “All men have an instinct for conflict: at least, all healthy men.”
   Hilaire Belloc,
2. “We grow in time to trust the future for our answers.”
   -Ruth Benedict,
3. “Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.”
   -Arnold Bennett,
4. “While we are focusing on fear, worry, or hate, it is not possible for us to be experiencing happiness, enthusiasm or love.:
   -Bo Bennett,
5. “As I make my slow pilgrimage through the world, a certain sense of beautiful mystery seems to gather and grow.”
   -A. C. Benson,
6. “Ours is the age of substitutes: instead of language, we have jargon: instead of principles, slogans: and, instead of genuine ideas, bright ideas.”
   -Eric Bently
7. ” What does it take to be a champion? Desire, dedication, determination, concentration and the will to win.”
   -Patty Berg,
8. ” Games are a compromise between intimacy and keeping intimacy away.”
   -Eric Berne,

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