Blood, Sweat. and Tears

"Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress:

Working hard for something we love is called passion."

Simon Sinek

Once upon a time, futures were predetermined and individuals were moved on a conveyor belt towards expectations of the family.  Girls went to school to find a husband and if they received an education it was a bonus. Boys went to school to learn steps to carry on the family business whether farming, banking or teaching.  Whether attracted to the field or not, one followed the expectations of others.

Today, education is much more aligned to the skills or abilities of the student.  There are far more choices to be made and often times one can change a major in mid-course.  There is also a percentage of students who never enter their chosen field. Flexibility is a major in itself.

The future is the great unknown so preparation can be challenging.  What is vitally important is to remain open, to maintain an awareness for opportunities that synchronicity presents in life.  This is especially true if there is no passion in the work presently invested in.  If one is going to offer sweat, blood, and tears, it ought to be for a life choice filling days with meaning and not stress.

Ingredient to Elevate

"Working hard for something we don't care about is called stress;

working hard for something we love is called passion."

Simon Sinek

No matter how diligent we become, it seems impossible to avoid stress.  Stress appears in all shapes and forms and accompanies both pleasant and challenging activities.

An elder was making bread in her kitchen.  She gathered all of her ingredients with deliberate care and lovingly kneaded them all together.  During the process she paused only once and that was when she reached for the yeast.  "You must have yeast or no matter how strong your hands, your bread will fail."

Passion is the ingredient/yeast that lifts us up in the presence of stress. Creativity in any form elevates us from other segments that would pull us down.   Declare a passion and make certain this yeast is sprinkled throughout the day, and you too shall rise.