It’s the little things in life that matter. How many times can you say you’ve heard that? 100? Its true, today’s society is so concentrated on money and success that we have drifted from appreciating what matters.
I started to think about all of this during a cab ride. If you have ever taken a taxi before (which I’m sure you have), some drivers like to make small talk. I guess it helps make their job a little more interesting. So anyway, I was asked what I was studying in school and what I wanted to do. When I answered I wanted to become a child psychologist, I was told no you should go where the money is like opening a school. (I’m not even sure if that is where “money is” with the present economy, we’ll pretend it is. ) Can you imagine its become more important to make money than to follow your dreams or help others!
And although I’m mentioning this story, we all know this is not uncommon.
So for this week, I didn’t necessarily do something new or take a new attitude that would push me beyond my comfort zone immediately. Instead I made a promise to myself. I made a commitment that I would follow my dreams, follow my heart, and stick to my convictions. Now I know these are not as simple as they are to type. It means I have to believe and trust in myself. There will be times where I will have to stand alone and situations where not every one will agree with me. But if that is how it has to happen, I think I’m ready. Eventually I’ll put in this scenario and though it won’t be easy I will go beyond my comfort zone.
Signed: From: Comfort To: Courage
I agree with you, so many are obessed with finding a career just for the money involved. My major is Sociology and I know that I will not make as much money as a Finance major. But I believe to stick with what you love, and I am glad you are doing the same
ReplyDeleteI told an old high school teacher that I was majoring in psych and HDFS the over break, and her immediate response was "Social work makes very little money. At the end of the day, you need to be able to put bread on the table." I was offended by her comment, both because I don't plan on doing social work, and also because she was criticizing the career path I've chosen based on what I love and what is interesting to me. Yeah, you do have to make money, at least a little bit, but that's not what makes a satisfactory life. I agree with you completely.
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