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Pizzaonian National Flag, Courtesy of the Pizzaonian Art Institute, Abe Straction, curator
I am sure most of us would like to believe that destiny has picked a special place in history for us to fulfill. It is very comforting in this veil of tears to believe that some noble purpose is trying to make sense of this chaos called life. But what if it isn’t, and how do we know the difference?
How much of what happens to us is planned and how much is the sheer accident of opportunity? Unfortunately, for many of us, the answer is not obvious until late in life.
I often have wondered about people who are sure of what they want to become when they are ten years old. Perhaps, they have a special gift that intuitively lets them know what they will do best in their lives. These folks don’t need to ponder these questions. They were answered for them.
But what about the rest of us? First, it is easy to eliminate what we will or will not become. It is obvious early on for those so inclined whether you are going to become a doctor, a mathematician or a nuclear scientist. It is equally obvious for the rest of us to know we are not going to become any of these.
This is the place where I need to point out only those with a full belly can ponder these questions in the first place. For those who must survive and nothing else, whatever opportunity for survival that shows up will do nicely.
Simply said, if you are digging for roots to survive - these questions are not part of your consciousness.
It should be clear to all of us that if we are in a position to have this problem, we are already better off than most. So consider yourself lucky to be here. You can afford it. This should make the journey easier.
As we begin, we need to know first - that activity breeds activity. I learned this early and you can never forget it, “if you want to be successful you must keep the ball in play.” Nothing happens if you hide in a closet. The world is not going to come to you - you must go to it.
Now, how and where we act and make this happen is what we each must decide for ourselves. However, let me leave you with this thought. Your vocation does not have to be the way you earn a living – they can be separate activities, and they are not mutually exclusive.
What do you think?
Brother Giovanni
opd 1112
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