FOLLOW YOUR BLISS
by Steve Goodier
Author Joseph Campbell often talked about "following your bliss." I heard of a bus driver in Chicago who does just that. He sings while he drives. That's right... sings! And I don't mean he sings softly to himself, either. He sings so that the whole bus can hear! All day long he drives and sings.
He was once interviewed on Chicago television. He said that he is not actually a bus driver. "I'm a professional singer," he asserted. "I only drive the bus to get a captive audience every single day.
His "bliss" is not driving a bus, though that may be a source of enjoyment for some people. His bliss is singing. And the supervisors at the Chicago Transit Authority are perfectly happy about the whole arrangement. You see, people line up to ride his bus. They even let other busses pass by so they can ride with the "singing bus driver." They love it!
Here is a man who believes he knows why he was put here on earth. For him, it is to make people happy. And the more he sings, the more people he makes happy! He has found a way to align his purpose in living with his occupation. By following his bliss, he is actually living the kind of life he believes he was meant to live.
Not everybody can identify a purpose in life. But when you do, and when you pursue it, you will be living the kind of life you feel you were meant to live. And what's more, you will be happy.
I love reading this story; it helps me realize that there is no specific way of achieving your dream. Normally, I would think of a singer performing at a concert and here he is singing on a bus.
After traveling on my life’s journey, I have found my inner passion is to see other people smile and feel good about themselves. The way I fulfill this passion is to coach individuals who are tired of struggling with food and want to get off the Diet Merry-Go-Round and into a vibrant life.
What is your inner passion and how are you fulfilling your dream? Please let me know.
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
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4 comments:
Helen,
This indeed a wonderful story and a great illustration of how we can adapt our passion to our life circumstance! Thanks for sharing.
Helen,
This was a great story! Now I want to ride that bus!
You are very fortunate to have discovered what really makes you happy, and to be able to implement it into your career. I have been floundering for some time as far as my career goes (I'm doing what I have to do as opposed to what I want to do), but I do believe that this year will be one of change for me! I can see God is helping me filter out the people who did not wish the best for me, or who brought negativaty to my life, and He's introduced me to some very positive life forces that give me inspiration! Blogging alone has opened up a whole new way of thinking for me.
I think it's great that you are fulfilling your passion. And I'm sure you will only take your career further!
Hi Mark:
I was facilitaling "the-Great-Secret Tele-Circle call the other day and one of the participants lives in Chicago and was sharing she has been on his bus.
I want to acknowledge you for living your passion. Helen
Hi Lisa:
The story about the singing bus driver is true, while facilitating "the-Great-Secret Tele-Circle the other day one of the participants lives in Chicago and has been on his bus. If you would like to join the tele-circle let me know and I can send you the details.
I have been where you are and with time, being coached, trying different niches and alot of patience I finally found that my true passion is helping people realize their true beauty inside and out.
I love reading your blog and get a sense that your passion is bursting to come out. Take a deep breath, close your eyes, ask the question what is my real purpose and see what happens. Let me know.
I would love to add your link to my site. Please let me know if I have your permission. Helen
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