High & Excitement

I have been always fascinated by the concept of “Follow Your Bliss”. It is true that we should strive to figure out what we are born for and try to live up to it as soon as we find it.

I thought I found my life mission in the Dominican Republic where I successfully launched tree planting campaign and tree nursery project. Although the project lacked in careful planning and consideration for sustainability, I put my body and soul in it and it turned out quite exciting. Work and life became seamless and I was creative more than never.

The problem is that ever since the high and excitement became important factors in my job search. It was not easy to find another experience of that kind though. I got easily impatient if the job is dull and boring. I forgot that I put in considerable effort before I reached the high and excitement. I forgot the high and excitement were byproducts of meaningful work, not the prerequisite.

After 11 years I realize the job which made me excited and stay high for over 8 months in fact may have been setback in pursuing my mission. Lasting pleasure comes from a deliberate planning and disciplinary implementation and it takes time and effort until you feel high and exciting in any area of discipline. I want to caution those who are looking for bliss, to be prepared to put in sustained efforts before they experience a true bliss.