“If you could do anything (as a career) without regard to
time or money, what would you do?”
I was going through some of my old papers and notebooks from
college when I came across the beginning of an assignment that asked that
question. It seems odd to me that there has to be such context of “without
regard to time or money” but then I realized that we as people put limitations
on ourselves, the way we think and in the end, what we decide to do.
Birth –> Preschool -> Elementary School -> Middle
School -> High School -> Job & College -> Job -> Career ->
Family -> Death
Yep, that’s my outlook on what life is currently.
Birth -> Learning how to read, laugh, love, walk, talk,
hug, high five, explore -> Finding oneself, passions, interests, desires,
loves -> Exploration -> Death
This is how I hope life can one day be viewed as by
everyone. The events, and even the order, can be the same but what is valued is
different.
So back to my assignment, I wrote two answers: 1. I would
open a leadership camp and serve at-risk youth. 2. I would travel the world helping people for free.
The first is a risk but ends with a savings, retirement plan
and health insurance. It offers stability, acceptance by society and structure.
The second offers freedom, cultural experiences, varying viewpoints,
connections and adventure. Both are great and I will always tend to lean
towards the first because that is the safer route but in my heart, I will never
be truly fulfilled.
Where is your path taking you and what would you do if you
didn’t have to worry about money or obstacles?
Be true to your passions, desires, hopes, dreams,
Jenn
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