26/09/2023
I have been really internalizing since about June and now feel compelled to share some.
The On Purpose Search of the Journey
Who you become on the way to what you want is by far more important than what you want. This has been reiterated over and over to me as of late from a few sources and in quite different ways. As we consider that, we may also wonder how far one should go.
I've found myself in an interesting position. I had set some goals about 4 years ago that have come to fruition... in different ways than I had intended. So goes the learning of life. The achievement of these goals had put me in some internal conflict for several months.
My family is in a spot where we could live quietly without a great deal of output. As enticing as that seems it falls short of what fuels my fire. That means, I desire a new goal. It's lofty but it's no longer a means to an end. It is more of a means to a purpose... a beginning.
My values have changed, yet my beliefs had not.
I value some of the beliefs that got me to where I am, even though they are in conflict with my new values. Framing has become key to this.
I've built several small businesses doing what I LOVED. Long ago, I realized the old saying, "do what you love, and you'll never work a day," is complete nonsense. What I have learned, is that the journey and the learning is what I love.
Instead of "living" and just "enjoying life," I have chosen to dig deeper and see what else I can find. Because one can dig deep! Depending upon where you are at in your life, you may find, that means you should.
I can now see that enjoyment of life, for me, comes from the on purpose search for my journey. Which is in contrast to the journey or search, for my purpose. One of my top values now has nothing to do with this life, but everything to do with living.
If this sparked thought for you, leave a comment. I would like to hear about it. Because what is taken from this may vary drastically from person to person.
