What is my motivation?



Let me start by first saying that I admire people who truly have a passion for whatever it is that they do.  Those that eat, drink and sleep their passions.  Ones whose passions in life energizes and invigorates them.  Unfortunately, I am void of a passion and am left wondering what's next.  You see, I have worked all of my adult life, raised my children, encouraged and supported my husband and now that it's my turn, I'm left wondering, what is MY motivation? In times past, I longed for the time to just do what I wanted to do.  Now I have the time, I have no idea just what that is.  I do something to avoid doing nothing.  I've  tried voluntering in and out of the home, but still, no passion. I'm too young to vegetate and not contribute my time, talents and resources to society, yet too old to feel so clueless.  I'm willing to hear what others have to say on the subject.  Only those who are truly motivated and passionate about what they do need to respond.  No downers, please!  

MsTea22 

Add this feed to your online news reader


Comments

  (Leave a Comment)
goforit
commented a year ago

I can relate to your statement in your blog. I cared for mother, dad and my sister with terminal illness for 20 years. They are all gone, now, and I have to find what to do with the rest of my life. I, too, feel busy, but basically void of purpose. Essentially, it sounds like we are both challenged by the same situation - -long - term care giving" for someone else with little time to discover ourselves. I am not as young as you are, but still feel there is time to find my "purpose," too. I am working through an amazing book entitled "Live Your Dream: Discover and Achieve Your Life Purpose" (second edition, 2002). There are used copies of the workbook under the same title on Amazon.com under that title's used book section. Author: Joyce Chapman, MA. This is not a rinky-dinky how-to-book. It really makes us think! Another little book I find amazing is "One Small Step Can Change Your Life: The Kaizen Way" by Robert Maurer, Ph.D. It is a very easy and amazing read that teaches us that "...small steps can circumvent the brain's resistance to new behavior." It's pretty neat! Real stuff! Down-to-earth and not theories out there floating with the planets. Perhaps the greatest challenge we face is the "all or nothing" mode of thinking. Tiny little steps forward each day towards rediscovering what we like, what makes us happy, what gets our brain and heart going. It can feel like following a trail of bread crumbs, but the excitement and adventure could be in the process, not when we plant our flag finally on top the mountain. Just that fact that you are asking questions means your pilot light is still lit. At least that is thought I keep in my head/heart. Relax, and let new ideas and thoughts float into your brain and stay alert to new clues. Hope this helps! Take care and take a risk. Sincerely, A fellow traveler in the adventures of life
Corey
commented a year ago

I guess the real question is this...what is the bigger purpose. Why are you even here on Earth, where did you come from, and where are you going after you die. If you can answer those questions, then life has purpose and direction. I have found answers to those questions. Yes, it is faith based--and it COMPLETELY provides direction and fills the void for a substitute called passion about something. Email me at coreya@alta-inc.com if you want more information. I just hate seeing someone searching like you. I LOVE having the answers to the questions I posed above.