I recently had an interesting conversation with a friend about passion. Actually, let me back up, the conversation started out about possible career change to either become a Ninja or a Jedi. This was a career change for me. I know you are thinking, "Stacy becoming a Ninja or a Jedi...that is freaking awesome! I want to become a Ninja or a Jedi, too!" Please know if you venture down either of these paths, you have my full support as I have always wanted friends and relatives who are either Ninjas or Jedis. That being said, I don't think either path is meant for me. First of all, I was pointed to a website that teaches you how to become a Ninja (I asked my friend if there was a school for this or if Ninja's are self-taught) and after I watched the video on how to perform a neck under strike I realized I couldn't continue with the Ninja training. The guy instructing in the videos was very serious (Ninja-ing is a very serious business apparently) and all I could do was laugh. You would laugh too... his shirt was VERY yellow and I think he spoke with a slight lisp. The lisp on its own isn't funny, but accompanied by a yellow-shirted Ninja – it is damn funny! So as you can see, Ninja was marked off the list of possible career changes.
The Jedi route had some potential. I could really see myself performing Jedi Mind Tricks... just think how popular I would be at parties. Unfortunately, after I reading up on Jedism (I didn't make this word up) and the Jedi Code (yes – there is a code) I realized it wasn't a good fit. I know you are wondering what the code is and since I am super nice, I will tell you so you won't have to Google it. The Jedi code states: There is no emotion; there is peace. There is no ignorance; there is knowledge. There is no passion; there is serenity. There is no death; there is the Force OK...no emotion and no passion. Um, no... I don't think this will work for me either. I explained to my friend/career advisor that I could not live without passion; passion drives almost everything I do. When I mentioned this to my friend, he whole heartedly disagreed. He felt passion is what something is called before it becomes obsession and then becomes destructive. Hmmm, I can see his point. There have been times my passionate nature has bred obsession which was destructive to me. However, on the whole – I believe passion is necessary in life. I am not talking about just romantic passion (although that is on the top of my to-do list), but passion for life, for change, for innovation, for invention.... What do you think? Is passion destructive? Is it a necessary evil? Is there a fine line? I am curious to see what other people feel about this. So, if you are brave enough – leave a comment and tell me how you feel.
By the way, since I clearly can not become a Ninja or Jedi – my friend suggested I look into becoming a Sith. I believe they are the evil enemies of the Jedi (I will need to double check my Star Wars facts) and their whole code (yes, they also have a code) revolves around passion. Dark and twisty Sith – here I come.... just one question: Do I had to be bad? Couldn't I be a good Sith?
3 comments:
This conversation must have been with my old boss! I can hear you both now :)
Yours Truly,
Pamela
Pam- It was an interesting conversation, but not with your old boss. Although it would be funny to get him engaged in a conversation about Ninjas and Jedis
As an accountant through and through (from a personality perspective), there are very few times I've felt truly passionate about something. That said, I admire people who are passionate. I think passion can have its dark side and lead to obsession, but I think that so much of our society has been built by passionate people. Whether it be Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, or Abraham Lincoln, their accomplishments had to have been backed by passion. I think you should pursue your passion, and I agree that ninja and jedi don't appear to be a good fit.
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