Career choices

I spent a good part of last month contemplating about whether the industry where I am struggling hard to make it is actually the one for me. I took a few personality tests online to find out what careers suit me. I looked up my birth chart for any indications for a particular career. I also discussed with some of my friends about what career shift might entail.

Well, I've never had a set of obvious talents to chose from when I decided to take up the career that I am in right now. So, career shift isn't going to be easy. So, what did I decide to do? I realized by the end of introspecting for a couple of weeks that I seem to attach to my job my sense of self-worth a bit more than others do, and that I need to be respected and have very idealistic expectations. I have decided to stick to what I have been doing, try out more enterprising things after I am financially secure.

I am currently reading Po Bronson's 'What should I do with my Life' which contains stories of people who went in pursuit of their ideal profession and destiny. It makes an interesing read!

The Middle Path - Spiritual vs. Material: Part 1

I have been confused when it comes to my values. Sometimes, I feel leading a spiritual life will get me peace and happiness. Other times, I feel material success will give me satisfaction. I go through phases where I swing from one side to another. I tend to philosophize about everything without getting anywhere. I do not understand the difference between what I 'feel' and what I 'think’, I don't know if one is necessarily better than the other.

Lately, it seems that spirituality makes me cynical and far away from reality while being materialistic used to make me anxious and restless. Some people lead their lives merrily without needing to consider these stuff. I envy them!

I think that a middle path exists where I can be fairly ambitious in the material world, but keeping myself grounded by practicing spirituality at the same time.

Evan Almighty

I watched 'Evan Almighty' recently. I never knew that such a movie had released, it had gone unnoticed. And, that's for a good reason. Directed by the same guy who directed 'Bruce Almighty' (which I loved, Jim carrey is something else!) , this movie is not half as good. But, it does have a subtle message of faith, which I could appreciate!