Tuesday, May 15,
2012
Today's Gift
Today's Gift
If one advances confidently
in the direction of his dreams and endeavors to live the life which he has
imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. --Henry David
Thoreau
Recently a filmmaker friend approached me with good
news. He had just received a grant to do a documentary. "I can't believe it," he
said. "I'm finally getting paid for my work. I can't believe how lucky I am to
be doing this."
After our conversation, I thought: "This person
believes that he is earning a living in spite of doing what he loves; but the
reality is just the opposite. It is because he is following his passion that he
prospers. As he aligns himself with his higher purpose, the Universe cannot help
but make straight, smooth, and perfect his way."
People who say, "Be practical," don't realize that
following your heart is the most practical thing one can do. There is no greater
way to ensure success than being true to who you are. On the other hand, there
is nothing more likely to block that success than turning away from your
calling. Living at cross-purposes with your true nature creates struggle and
lack of fulfillment at a deep level. It is hard to be someone other than
yourself.
The lesson is clear: As
impractical as it may sound, the safest and most secure way to lead your life is
to follow your dream.
From the book Listening to Your Inner Voice by Douglas Bloch
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