2024 Author: Harry Day | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 15:43
Recently, it has become fashionable to ridicule people striving for self-development. A lot of memes and satirical texts about those who attend trainings, try new practices and "in their old age" suddenly decided to understand themselves, have spread on the network.
Of course, there is a measure for everything, and over-dependence on hobby groups can be just as harmful as dependence on sweets or alcohol. However, in general, the desire to develop, change and try something new is not only absolutely normal, but even necessary. When we change types of activity and acquire new skills, we form new neural connections, the brain becomes more plastic, which means that we have a chance to remain healthy and interesting sane person for many years.
Someone was lucky to immediately find their calling. And for those who do not have a pronounced talent (such as a voice or an artistic gift), it is possible to find "their own business" only by trial and error. By trying different activities and listening to your feelings, you can unleash potential in yourself that you did not even know about.
Very often we are afraid to seriously change something. There are obligations, family, children, mortgage. Not everyone can afford to drop everything and go on a trip to Tibet. However, everyone is able to slowly educate themselves: read, listen, watch - fortunately, the great and terrible Internet has made almost every corner of the world accessible from our own kitchen.
In the lives of many people, at some point, there comes an irresistible thirst for change. Someone calls it a midlife crisis, someone - an ordinary moron. And I will call it second chance not to be missed.
As a rule, the primary choice of a profession is rarely dictated by one's own desire and interest. The number of lucky ones who immediately knew who they wanted to be is negligible. More often than not, we make our choice under the influence of parents, friends, in search of immediate financial gain or simply "how it goes". And then we, mired in routine, everyday life and obligations, simply have no time to think about what our soul really lies in. Therefore, the period of enlightenment usually falls on the so-called "middle age", when children have already grown up, old relationships have moved to a new level or quietly passed away, and finally time has appeared. Time is the greatest of wizards - a healer and a tempter rolled into one. It is a sin not to take advantage of the chance offered to him.
So, if you suddenly decide to take up painting, learn to play the piano or roller-skate - go for it! No matter how old you are, don't let the doubts of those around you stop you. Everyone has one life, and your direct responsibility is to maximize your potential. Even if you do not reach special heights in a new field, at least you will not have a sense of missed opportunities.
Feel free to experiment. And if someone tells you that you are out of your mind, tell them about the new neural connections.
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