I love your take. Thank you for this read. I think a part of the problem that people face is they need (sometimes) to be externally motivated because determination is a choice. You give energy to your passion because it gives energy back to you. You choose committing to the thing because you are called to it and doing it gives substance and sustenance to your soul.
This is a wonderful perspective on passion. I tend to fall in to the Hopeful camp. I often put some work toward my passions but when the going gets tough or I’m inundated by social factors or hardships or fall out of routine I flail.
Great article thank you - and timely - since approaching 70 I wonder if I've got it in me to do a costly big land/art/sculpture project, which might take me 2-3 years at current reduced energy levels. So your advice: "Start by asking yourself, “What type of work gives me the sense that I'd be willing to devote myself to it, even when it gets hard?” is key.
I love your take. Thank you for this read. I think a part of the problem that people face is they need (sometimes) to be externally motivated because determination is a choice. You give energy to your passion because it gives energy back to you. You choose committing to the thing because you are called to it and doing it gives substance and sustenance to your soul.
This is a wonderful perspective on passion. I tend to fall in to the Hopeful camp. I often put some work toward my passions but when the going gets tough or I’m inundated by social factors or hardships or fall out of routine I flail.
Great article thank you - and timely - since approaching 70 I wonder if I've got it in me to do a costly big land/art/sculpture project, which might take me 2-3 years at current reduced energy levels. So your advice: "Start by asking yourself, “What type of work gives me the sense that I'd be willing to devote myself to it, even when it gets hard?” is key.
I am the Hopeful, my husband the Hardened. What a pair! 😂 As always, enjoying your perspective and eloquent explanations.
The idea that passion is what we’re willing to endure for, not just something that feels good or makes sense, feels so grounding and clarifying.
Thank you for this piece!