So that thing that you’re doing and enjoying right now, just do it. Even though you realize that someday you may not enjoy it. Stop being dumb.
I’m talking to myself here.
I have this weird anxiety about things like this. It’s ridiculous.
I like writing for this site and working on the book I’m writing. It’s fun.
But what will I do if I don’t like doing these things someday? Oh no!
So basically I’m letting this little voice (not a real voice, I’m crazy but not that crazy) in the back of my head make me concerned about what I’m doing now, even though I love it, because I know someday I might not. Like I should be using the energy I have right now to be finding THAT thing that will make me happy forever, instead of just enjoying my happiness right now.
The little voice, I think, is a reflex toward comfort. If I could only know what I’ll be getting up and doing every day for the rest of my life, and enjoying it each moment, then I’ll be happy. Right?
It’s this little voice and reflex that makes all this “find your passion” stuff sell so well. Like if you find your passion you’ll be happy forever. But passion is a moment to moment thing, not static like a lot of folks want to make you think. True story.
I struggle sometimes to remember that I like doing this now so I should just do it, well, now. This is super low level stuff. It’s embarrassing to me.
I really posted this so I can come back and read it from time to time.
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Man you NAILED it!!
Good reminder. Thanks for writing this.
I have the exact same thoughts from time to time. Obviously, what you said is logical (it only matters in the moment), but somehow the human brain short circuits on this
It’s a good idea to keep the future in mind, or course, but we all need to learn to live in the moment more. It’s definitely a struggle for me.
Not low-level at all… or maybe I’m low-level too. It’s easy to get wrapped up in “should” particularly the idea that we should not be having fun if we’re doing worthwhile things. Enjoy!! It’s great that you are doing things you love!
I agree with Sarah, its not low level. Its simple, but now low-level. But my favorite ideas, designs, and things are simple..