What happens when you take something you “love” and you purposefully try to turn it into a job?
There memes and motivational posters on the topic. They say things like “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life?” or “Chase your passion, not your pension!” Christ, even Oprah says “Follow your passion; It will lead you to your purpose”
What if that’s all wrong?
Read MoreA long, long time ago, I went back to work after being away and promised myself - I promised my husband - I wouldn't let work assert itself in an unhealthy way in our lives again...
Just over a year later - writing this in a hotel lobby bar, having flown away from my family after arranging meal plans and laying out requisite outfits for choir performances - performances I won't see - I am wondering: What might it take for the universe to finally get through to me?
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