Hey everyone, can anyone share their experiences of discovering what it was you wanted to do with your life? How did you find out? How long did it take you to find out? Was it by chance, or did you find out by trying different experiences? How old were you? For the past year or so, Ive been trying to understand why I cannot find contentment in every aspect of my life and it frustrating the hell outta me! im nearly 29, good job, nice car etc etc, and whilst most of my peers are settling down, I crave a new challenge. Im considering a new career, but nothings grabbing me at the mo. Its so frustrating not knowing what to do!!! Any suggestions?
2007-02-02 07:17:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Do what they do. Get what they got.
I realized that if I do what everyone else does, I'll get what everyone else gets....and realized I don't want what everyone else wants, therefore need not worry about being the same.
That helped, realizing other people's opinions are just that, other people's opinions, not facts.
When most people give you advice, they will advise you act just as they do. But before you follow their advice make sure you want the results they have. Do what they do. Get what they got.
Find people who already are living the life you want. Learn from them, noboby else's advice will be much good.
good luck
2007-02-03 03:11:50 · answer #1 · answered by The Voice of Reason 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I found out by chance. Kept trying different jobs, moved around a lot and got restless again. Decided I needed a direction, thought about what I want to accomplish. I was 26 at the time. Now I'm a physiotherapist specializing in geriatrics. I work mainly with WWII veterans and study different fields along my job all the time. I would never change back! I know I'm making a difference in my job and also I know I can keep developing my skill endlessly.
Good luck! I hope you'll find whatever it is you are looking for!
2007-02-02 15:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by Cold Bird 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I left school with no qualifications (because I couldn't be bothered with exams) and got a job in a factory. Stuck it for a couple of months, then got an office job.
Shambled my way through that for five years before meeting my wife. Thought I should start a career. Started studying again. Realised at 28 that I was very good at my job. It had crept up on me unawares. I applied for another job in the same line and was rapidly promoted. Now run my own business and work is very fulfilling
However, I hate being in the comfort zone, so tend to live my private life on the edge.
2007-02-02 15:24:42 · answer #3 · answered by Bob Danvers-Walker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
reproduction ...... i say that that is life on lifes terms
Heres something you might enjoy.....
Everything happens for a reason, nothing happens by chance or by means of good or bad luck. Injury, Illness, love lost moments of true greatness and sheer stupidity all occur to test the limits of your soul. Without these small tests, if they be events, illnesses or relationships, life would be a smoothly paved path to nowhere.
If someone hurts you, betrays you or breaks your heart, foregive them. For they have helped you learn about trust and the importance of being cautious to who you open your heart to.
If someone loves you, love them back uncondittionally, not only because they love you but because they are teaching you to love and opening your heart and eyes to things you never would have seen or felt without them.
Make everyday count. Apprichiate every moment and take from it everything you can, for you may never be able to expierience it again.
Talk to people you have never talked to before, and actually listen. Hold your head up high because you have every right to. Tell yourself you are a great individual and believe in yourself, for if you dont believe in yourself no one else will believe you either.
You can make your life anything you wish. Create your own life and then go out and live it.
2007-02-02 16:06:45 · answer #4 · answered by insenergy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had lots of different experiences from life and have found a really happy place is to be with other people who want the same things from life as you do.
I have found an amazing business that has wondefull people to help me get to 'where I want to be' sound a bit of a 'cliche' but it is the most wonderfull thing to 'belong'!
I can now help people to live a painfree life and ease a lot of suffering by a purely natural fruit juice!!! How amazing is that???
2007-02-04 07:01:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
read Bhagavad Gita As it is By Bhaktivedanta Prabhpuada- Which gives the purpose and meaning to human life. It also tells one how to understand their Dharma (occupational duty ) as well as their constitutional position. go to harekrishnatemple.c for all details. One has to know their propensities (what comes natural)and likes. But thier are some occupations which creates a lot of karma so one has to avoid those (anything to do with killing animals or serving animal flesh) prostitiution, working at a kasino, or any job which one has to comit unnecesary violence.
2007-02-02 15:30:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm fourteen, and I've decided that I want to become a nurse. You get different types of doctors, like heart doctors, and ear doctors etc. but when your a nurse you help different people from different cultures that have different illnesses and problems. I've been told that you probably can't be paid that much, but money doesn't always matter. I also read that it is also a good way to atone your sins. I have seen a lot of people that I love suffering from illnesses, and this my way to help. I'm not trying to be a saint, but today finding helpfulness is rare.
2007-02-02 15:32:37 · answer #7 · answered by JaY 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes i will share this with you, i learnt the hard way and went to prison for it, loosing 30yrs of my life before i new what i wanted and i have all this now and the one thing i have is my Faith now
I am now 57 and just found the true me and i am proud now of the things i have achieved. although i am disabled now but believe me life is great. By the way im Samantha's Husband
2007-02-03 16:07:35 · answer #8 · answered by SAMANTHA H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I still havent and that is what is driving me up. I guess it is sometimes better if you do not accomplish your ambitions earlier. But what are you passionate about?I am a scorpio and cannot live without being passionate about something. may be that is what you are missing?
2007-02-02 17:48:23 · answer #9 · answered by selfish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hi,
some people that are in search of there role in there lives neaver really fiind it because they are ment to do a little of everything changing there porfession at lest two to three times in life time. maybe you are one of these people.
2007-02-02 15:30:00 · answer #10 · answered by Sonya K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋