http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/16/bregman.economy/index.html
Very interesting advice for those in this recession that have lost their jobs due to layoffs, etc. It definitely begs the question of what is most important to you: making money and buying lots of things that will bring a measure of happiness and security, or pursuing the risk and adventure and probable hardships that go along with pursuing a dream or passion that you've had and figuring out a way to make a living off of it...
I feel like a lot of younger people will agree with this mindset and shout cheers of affirmation, while any older readers will shake their heads with hesitation, quick to warn the idealistic naive to be more practical. That's a generational stereotype I have in my head... If you disagree, please feel free to set the record straight!
Really enjoyed this post!
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting that before the Fall, God gave Adam work to do (Gen. 2:15).
Sometimes I have thought, oh, having to work & toil is all a consequence of the curse, but although it is partly so (Gen.3:17), there is an innate desire in us to work and take joy in what we do(being created in God's image).
It is a challenge these days, however, and does not come easily or is not always even a choice to be able to provide for ourselves or our families by doing what we love to do.
Or maybe we can, but we just don't try.
Or maybe we try, but give up too easily.
Not sure...good to think about though...and OVERthink! =)