what to choose? profession or passion?
Hai all…adolescent children, and some of those who are in their early twenties also, are attracted towards some sports, art form, knowledge, skill activity etc and they wish their life should be full of that. Is it only that?...some say yes and some say ‘more too!’.
Parents say ‘No, you pick up some studies or hobby that will fetch you good wealth and money so that you can stand on your own legs!’
Do, all sports or art forms (dance, singing, playing music instruments, writing etc) or skill activity (e.g adventures like snake catching or performing guinnes record like activities), knowledge (any degree in arts or science or other studies) give us enough money to be contended with?
So, children are confused, frustrated, sad, angry on everything and every one and parents are adamant and forceful.
The result is many children do not perform well in the course where their parents have pushed them, lose interest in everything, fail continuously, lose interst in living, become mentally ill. Parents feel miserable having lost lots of money, their child’s life and they face the biggest challenge in life.
What should be done?
The correct way is to measure the skill levels of the student in their passion (as all the areas of their passion what the children say are related to skills…i.e performing using body parts…e.g photography) using the proven tool used widely all over the world. After confirming that the child has the inborn talent or intelligence it is for sure almost that the child will shine in that passion, if groomed well. If one tool is doubtful then we can use the other famous tools for the ‘second opinion’.
If the outcome of the measurement is not encouraging then it is only an OBSESSION without any valid reason or base and the child can be suggested for another course or skill related subject where the results are encouraging. May be the child can keep the passion as passion (hobby) only, for self satisfaction, and not the profession.
Is india suitable for earning the basics for survival with all sorts of skill related passions?...No. Can every one afford to go to a country or place where that skill can be groomed to an extent of reaching the top in the world?...No.
Are we having enough inborn talent or calibre to reach a level in that passion, of course with grooming, to earn that much of money with which we feel we can ensure our basics of living, if not comforts?...e.g can every one become a sachin?...can every one become a top dancer or singer or artist or writer or swimmer or welder or carpenter or lawyer etc?...or can we earn enough money in that field to fill the stomach of ours and our children? Can we give a quality education, clothing, living to ourselves and others around us?...If the answer is yes, then we can venture into it. If the answer is No, it is better to keep it only as a hobby and not a profession.
You might disagree, but it is essential for us to first be alive, get all the basic necessities of life like clothing, house, good education for us and our children etc first. Body needs stand over the wants of the mind, as body needs are for survival and to remain ‘alive’ and mind needs are to ‘feel happy’.
So, passion and profession should go together hand-in-hand in life. If passion can become profession then nothing like it. If not also one should not feel unhappy as it is always there in our life side by side keeping us happy, energised, refreshing and charged. If some one can turn their profession into passion by accepting the destiny or mandate of the god or nature, then nothing like it!!!
Children generally choose their subject of study or interest based on things like obsession, fantasy etc. (e.g obessessed with the uniform of army, authority and power of a collector, fame of an actor, status of a scientist)…the people they see…Many are not based on reality. This is because they are not exposed to all sorts or fields of study, work and hobby. If they get exposed and allowed to think and choose then it will be realistic. So, providing the exposure to everything in the world and measuring the skills at different stages of growth is a better way of grooming.
rams
Hai all…adolescent children, and some of those who are in their early twenties also, are attracted towards some sports, art form, knowledge, skill activity etc and they wish their life should be full of that. Is it only that?...some say yes and some say ‘more too!’.
Parents say ‘No, you pick up some studies or hobby that will fetch you good wealth and money so that you can stand on your own legs!’
Do, all sports or art forms (dance, singing, playing music instruments, writing etc) or skill activity (e.g adventures like snake catching or performing guinnes record like activities), knowledge (any degree in arts or science or other studies) give us enough money to be contended with?
So, children are confused, frustrated, sad, angry on everything and every one and parents are adamant and forceful.
The result is many children do not perform well in the course where their parents have pushed them, lose interest in everything, fail continuously, lose interst in living, become mentally ill. Parents feel miserable having lost lots of money, their child’s life and they face the biggest challenge in life.
What should be done?
The correct way is to measure the skill levels of the student in their passion (as all the areas of their passion what the children say are related to skills…i.e performing using body parts…e.g photography) using the proven tool used widely all over the world. After confirming that the child has the inborn talent or intelligence it is for sure almost that the child will shine in that passion, if groomed well. If one tool is doubtful then we can use the other famous tools for the ‘second opinion’.
If the outcome of the measurement is not encouraging then it is only an OBSESSION without any valid reason or base and the child can be suggested for another course or skill related subject where the results are encouraging. May be the child can keep the passion as passion (hobby) only, for self satisfaction, and not the profession.
Is india suitable for earning the basics for survival with all sorts of skill related passions?...No. Can every one afford to go to a country or place where that skill can be groomed to an extent of reaching the top in the world?...No.
Are we having enough inborn talent or calibre to reach a level in that passion, of course with grooming, to earn that much of money with which we feel we can ensure our basics of living, if not comforts?...e.g can every one become a sachin?...can every one become a top dancer or singer or artist or writer or swimmer or welder or carpenter or lawyer etc?...or can we earn enough money in that field to fill the stomach of ours and our children? Can we give a quality education, clothing, living to ourselves and others around us?...If the answer is yes, then we can venture into it. If the answer is No, it is better to keep it only as a hobby and not a profession.
You might disagree, but it is essential for us to first be alive, get all the basic necessities of life like clothing, house, good education for us and our children etc first. Body needs stand over the wants of the mind, as body needs are for survival and to remain ‘alive’ and mind needs are to ‘feel happy’.
So, passion and profession should go together hand-in-hand in life. If passion can become profession then nothing like it. If not also one should not feel unhappy as it is always there in our life side by side keeping us happy, energised, refreshing and charged. If some one can turn their profession into passion by accepting the destiny or mandate of the god or nature, then nothing like it!!!
Children generally choose their subject of study or interest based on things like obsession, fantasy etc. (e.g obessessed with the uniform of army, authority and power of a collector, fame of an actor, status of a scientist)…the people they see…Many are not based on reality. This is because they are not exposed to all sorts or fields of study, work and hobby. If they get exposed and allowed to think and choose then it will be realistic. So, providing the exposure to everything in the world and measuring the skills at different stages of growth is a better way of grooming.
rams
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