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I have been very surprised by some insights gleaned from graduation speech not long ago. Delivered by none other than Jim Carrey. Here are some of the highlight quotes:
"You can fail at what you don't want so you might as well take a chance on doing what you love."
"The purpose of my life had always been to free people from concern."
"I dedicated myself to that ministry, what's yours? How will you serve the world? What do they need that your talent can provide?"
"The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is."
"Everything in your life will rot and fall apart and all that will be left of you is what was in your heart."
"Risk being seen in all of your glory."
"It's about letting the universe know what you want and working toward it while letting go of how it comes to pass."
"Hope walks through the fire and faith leaps over it."
Hearing his address also reminds me of the motivational speaker Les Brown. One of the most interesting points I've heard Les make when referring to how we shape our lives and our futures is this:
"How is not your business."
I have been needing to take this concept to heart. Too long have I wanted to steer my destiny 100 percent. I'm really striving to maintain a more "Jesus take the wheel" attitude these days. I hope I can keep it up.
Anyway, today was a crazy busy day at the store but, as Ceci pointed out, this job does seem to suit me. I find it interesting that while we were slammed most of the work day and I didn't get out until after 7pm, my anxious levels don't seem particularly elevated. This pleases me.
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