For the Love of It
I thought I would do a little reflective writing today. I have avoided that for a while due to several reasons. But here it goes. My thoughts were prompted the other day by a statement Johnny made when we were sitting outside having one of our chat sessions as he strummed the guitar. He began this discussion about the difference among people when they do something because they love it versus out of obligation or because it has become "what" they do. I know you have seen the difference in others and probably within yourself. I think at the core of us, whatever we chose to do, we start with a sense of excitement and over a period of time that begins to wane and the routine of it eventually robs us of the passion and love we once held. I have a friend over the past several years who made some major life changes and she actually came to this conclusion: You are not intended to enjoy and love what you do. It is is work. It is not enjoyable. You have to deal with it. Loving