That's the question I constantly find myself asking even me. "Who am I?" is the original version of that question. The problem with that question is that we have no point of reference to answer it. We didn't make us.
We were created, or if you can believe it, we are an accident. We tell our kids they were never an accident, just unplanned. Then are we all accidents? Who we are is either a product of our upbringing, a product of genetics, a product of our Creator, or of our environment. OR maybe it is a combination of any or all of these?
I have an untested theory (how would you test/observe it scientifically? This is Science's major dilemma with meta-physics and religion: Science is bound by Physics; though theory reigns.): We are alive and have an opportunity to use our talents and abilities (learned or innate? Science doesn't know; theory= yes: know= no.) to discover our OWN way and find our OWN direction possibly planned out for us from that beginning (big bang or creation or both?) Albert Einstein had to agree happened some time ago.
It is that journey I want to explore, because I see so many people (I get there myself sometimes) who seem lost or directionless or "listless". In those times, are we "on hold" or at a plateau, awaiting others or events to come together or "catch up" with us or "the master plan"? I would like to help you "Discover Your OWN Direction"(c).
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Discover Your OWN Direction(c) Motivation
Why is Motivation important? It helps us to do the things we need, ought, and/or are required to do, sometimes with fervor, others by necessity, occasionally with apathy, in order to get those things done.
There are many motivators, such as love, hate, freedom, and others. But since motivation is such an important factor in how we find direction for our lives, how do we find our motivation? Where does it come from? Yes, within us; but from where? What truly motivates us?
“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing—that's why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar (author, salesman, speaker)
How does Motivation work? Sometimes we find our motivation, sometimes it finds us. I sing tenor in a large men’s chorus at my church, the Master’s Men. I have for nearly 30 years. Why? My dad sang tenor, in fact he sang the song “Danny Boy” to my mom at a company talent competition, which he won, and where I subsequently got my name.
But I also enjoy singing. So, was it inherited or learned over time? My dad taught me about singing. Did I find it or did it find me? What motivated me? I really couldn’t tell you, but you would be hard pressed to get me to leave that group of singing men. I love singing, and I love those men, and our leaders, two women by the way, Melanie Wood, our Director and Mary Helen Vaughn our Pianist. We live by their lists. Any thoughts? Ideas? Questions? What lists do you live by? I welcome your comments (for non-remuneration publication, I will keep your name confiedntial.) Thanks, Dan Cassin
There are many motivators, such as love, hate, freedom, and others. But since motivation is such an important factor in how we find direction for our lives, how do we find our motivation? Where does it come from? Yes, within us; but from where? What truly motivates us?
“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing—that's why we recommend it daily.” Zig Ziglar (author, salesman, speaker)
How does Motivation work? Sometimes we find our motivation, sometimes it finds us. I sing tenor in a large men’s chorus at my church, the Master’s Men. I have for nearly 30 years. Why? My dad sang tenor, in fact he sang the song “Danny Boy” to my mom at a company talent competition, which he won, and where I subsequently got my name.
But I also enjoy singing. So, was it inherited or learned over time? My dad taught me about singing. Did I find it or did it find me? What motivated me? I really couldn’t tell you, but you would be hard pressed to get me to leave that group of singing men. I love singing, and I love those men, and our leaders, two women by the way, Melanie Wood, our Director and Mary Helen Vaughn our Pianist. We live by their lists. Any thoughts? Ideas? Questions? What lists do you live by? I welcome your comments (for non-remuneration publication, I will keep your name confiedntial.) Thanks, Dan Cassin
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