Your Desire Fuels Your Fire

"Whatever may be your task, work at it heartily (from the soul), as [something done] for the Lord and not for men." - Colossians 3:23 AMP

HEARTILY:
- in an enthusiastic and energetic way
- with zest or gusto 

"I don't like the subtle infiltration of 'something for nothing' philosophies into the very hearthstone of the American family. I believe that 'Thou shalt earn the bread by the sweat of thy face' was a benediction and not a penalty. Work is the zest of life; there is joy in its pursuit." - Branch Rickey

Athletes...

Musicians...

Actors and actresses...

What do they all have in common?

Some would view what they do as a frivolous activity which wastes time, a useless diversion that is done by someone who couldn't get a "real" job. The truth says otherwise. Each group provides a lesson in what it takes to achieve success if we pay attention to what they show us. Sadly, most people fail to notice.

To be successful you must have...

PASSION: a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something or about doing something

PURPOSE: the feeling of being determined to do or achieve something

CONVICTION: a strong belief or opinion; the feeling of being sure that what you believe or say is true

All three combined create a most powerful force called...

ENERGY: the ability to be active: physical or mental strength that allows you to do things; natural enthusiasm and effort; vigorous exertion of power

This energy draws people to what you do, makes them want to know more about you, causes them to stick around.  Energy like this is not only attractive, it is contagious, some would even call it infectious. If I'm not mistaken, it is described these days as "going viral," and while most viruses are said to be detrimental, medically speaking, this is the type of virus you would want to catch, and definitely like to spread.  "The more, the merrier," is true in this case.

So the next time you see your favorite "baller," hear your favorite "crooner," (whether of voice or instrument), or watch your favorite actor or actress on the small or the silver screen, a word to the wise would be to learn the lesson they're teaching: throw your whole self into whatever you do with all your might; hold nothing back. Kindle the passion, the purpose, the conviction required to create energy that glows from within you bright enough to draw people to your side from miles around. 

"This is the true joy in life, the being used up for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one; being recognized as a force of nature instead of a feverish, selfish little clod of ailments and grievances, complaining that the world will not devote itself to making you happy... 

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the community, and as long as I live, it is my privilege to do for it whatever I can. I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for the harder I work, the more I live... 

Life is no 'brief candle' to me. It is a sort of splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before passing it on to future generations."
- George Bernard Shaw  


In whatever you do, let your desire fuel your fire you to stoke a roaring blaze, lighting the path which leads to the success you seek. And don't worry about whether anyone will notice. The right people will come to watch you burn.

That's all for now, gotta run.  Until we meet again, remember:

Keep it simple...See ya!