Recently I chanced upon an article with regards to the mass publication of articles on why Finding Passion is of importance.
The gist was about that finding passion is a waste of time because its what we already know what we enjoy and what we like to do and the reason we still feel lost is not because we didn't know what our passion is, it is because we chose to reject our passion. Be it not practical, not profitable enough or not justifiable by society, these are some of the reasons why we always feel lost. People have been constantly searching and constantly thinks that passion is somewhere else and we need to find it.
I see that Ernest is also seems to be having the same problems although he is earning more and saving more than me. The thing is that he just started working like 4 months in. The money is good but he is also feeling that his life seems to be unfulfilling. His generous pay and even current games are not enough to fulfill his life.
So it seems that for everyone, it is not so much about passion but it is more about of what allows us to feel fulfilled. I think to feel that life is fulfilling also meant that there are various factors/requirements for each individuals as well. But the endgame is that one has to feel fulfilled, to know that his time and effort is made for something that is worth it.
Interestingly, one way to know what makes one feel fulfilled or ie. know his passion is something that one enjoys doing for so many years. Regardless of age, time and whenever one is so lost in the action that time is actually forgotten.
One thought that came through my mind was my interest in Bags. Like really well made bags that are functional and made with durable materials and a good design knowledge that is user-centric. You know, with the notion of user-centric designs, I had initially though that UX was where my 'Passion' lies. I went through the course but I couldn't even finish and end up moving back to investments related stuffs. So maybe I was not actually interested in UX, to create user centric products for people. It feels like I am more interested in curating products that I determined as good user-centric design for people. In addition, it has to products that I am interested in myself. Like tech, bags and etc. If you ask me to recommend wedding packages or brokers for someone, I am not interested enough to go deep into these products.
Another thought is because in recent times, I began to live my life and made my choices more mindfully. Well in a way, is to have "Just Enough" as I felt that in this world, humans have been consumed by excessive consumerism. I don't mind spending more money for a quality as long as it is really needed and will make the consumer happy and most importantly, to really use it. Far too many people buy things and only realise to use it like once or worse,never. I have always been guilty of such behavior as well. I have a few jackets in my wardrobe just because it is cheap at that point of time, so I bought it without much thought. From a monetary point of view, it's fine because its cheap and affordable. But, from an efficient point of view , it is not efficient as space is being used up. Eventually, it will be retired and thrown maybe due to lack of usage. As long as the clothes do not tear or washed until the color runs, it is still good to use and I am still using them, then they deserve to be in my wardrobe. If I don't even wear them within a year, I will have to reconsider their place in my wardrobe. Usually those that remains and yet hardly used, it could be due to their potential usefulness that's why they remain. As much as I try to be a minimalist, I still like choices so I believe that one just needs to be efficient in their clothes choices. Of course, there are some like steve jobs where they take the choices out of everyday living by always wearing the same color. I prefer to have choices so that for different occasions, I can adjust accordingly. But I don't like to have so many clothes lying around and not being worn , so it's just a waste to me. Hence, I also like dual use items. What is more efficient than products that have dual or multiple usage?
That's why for the past 2 years, I was willing to spend quite a bit of time to research, review and think about these kinds of products and in a way, I have curated and bought various items. I maintained a 4 bags rule. A waterproof, A EDC, A small size bag, A briefcase and A travel bag. As for shoes, I try not to ever exceed 10 pairs or have shoes that are truly essential for my lifestyle. I have a new master laptop and finally a well made chromebook that have enough functions to function as a portable windows laptop. I have a pixel phone. Great vacuum water bottle and a Nalgene. Have enough winter clothes for holiday in cold countries. Probably not enough to survive camping out in the wild at sub-zero though. Have enough bags and good pouches, of course, I can always go out and get highly durable pouches for stuffs but not that necessary as some stuffs are not that important to be kept in such durable bags. Maybe I would need some new ties and change out of some dress shirts which are borderline casual, and have more tailored looking dress pants. Otherwise, my gears and tools for my current lifestyle is will curated and in line with my beliefs. Therefore, in recent times, I also not so deep with all the EDC and the top and durable gears around.
I believe that right now, I should focus on my investment skills and my career portfolio. In addition, my meditation and my inner soul skills. Maybe these will lead me somewhere and find that 'passion' or drive in my life.
Guess things in life start with a small step. Time to proceed with clearing and tidying up my room again.
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