reinforced to me by a good friend; if we don’t enjoy the journey or find emotional fulfillment in the process of what we are aspiring to become or achieve, how are we ever expected to enjoy the very outcome itself? If we relate this to what we label ourselves as it isn’t often typical
that our chosen activities are something which we don’t find at least some feeling of great joy in and hence answers our question that to become a "doer" or something, surely it's our passion for it that matters above all else? Importantly though, when it comes to defining ourselves it
wouldn’t be fair to discard the immense power which self-confidence plays in how we go about the portrayal of this to others. Being certain of who we are, and what we define ourselves as can be one of the hardest psychological storms to weather, especially in fields where others have been in the game longer as expert players. It goes without a doubt, however, that for a hardcore "doer" of
something, the all-important passion ingredient walks hand in hand with effort, action and perpetual education. Without one of these four pillars, we become increasingly more isolated from what makes us tick, and whether or not we are self-aware of when one aspect is lacking can be the make or break of us losing touch with what makes us feel alive. If we ask anyone who is committed to their passion, the honest
truth is that the majority of what has been inputted is raw hard work. Not so much of an ugly truth but rather a humbling one, as "doers" we can be fairly sure that if we enjoy the effort which we are putting into what we pursue, that we carry an almost emotional duty to carry on; it’s where our passion lies.
Out of all the beautiful pieces of Peacocke’s message, I find the most relatable part to be the reference to our “breath of life”, and how this remains the ultimatum of purpose which in other terms can be interpreted as passion in the purest possible form. Because really, without passion for what we chose to pursue, how can we truly call ourselves a "doer" of the activity? Those of us who are lucky enough to encounter this feeling might describe it as our “motivation” or “drive”
, but I would go as far to say
that it's rooted deeper within us than this, and it boils down to the burning sense of emotion which we experience. In an exceedingly overpowering sense, what makes us feel the most emotionally alive and present is typically what we are most drawn to, whether it be pain, joy or pure focus, what excites and captivates us isn’t random, but is rather connected to our purpose. Rounding back a moment to the most basic level of how we spend our chosen time, and a reminder which I’m thankful to have
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