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PASSION

I thought about this some more.

Don't worry. I will get over it.

This idea that one should have a 'passion' for his or her work is an upper middle class phenomenon.

First, it is for those rich enough to have a guru.

Second, it is for those indolent enough to be disengaged and bored with their work, if any, in the first place.

I don't know if there is a third.

Don't get me wrong. I think that it is great if you can get that timeless, out of body experience in your work or hobby. It is a wonderful feeling. I have had it. I still do.

Sometimes doing the blog is like that. Other times, on the bike. Occasionally while cooking.

But I don't think that it can be induced.

Neither do I believe that people should be encouraged to pursue their passions irrationally.

We used to teach a program based on visioning an ideal future.

I could never really get down with it.

I was one of those who, on the questionnaire, showed up as having 'impoverished success fantasies'. What a great line.

I am OK with this. I am an 'in the present guy. I like doing what is front of me whatever it is.

And if I don't, then I work on my attitude.

This way I can take what life serves up. While I am waiting for my 'passion' to show up of course.

I am 70 now. It better hurry up!

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