It's becoming more and more clear to me that money and happiness are not synonymous. Now, I know what you're thinking. "Duh, Mary. That's been said forever. There are tons of quotes about that." I know, but growing up, our parents talking about how they are going to make the next payment and constantly talking about how much is in an account an budgeting each cent so carefully, sometimes money does seem like the key to a happy, easy life.
When I was younger, though I didn't consider the money when I decided I wanted to be a performer, from what I could tell, they have it pretty easy. I mean, the big movie stars earn more than the President. Of course, I discovered that job security isn't really a thing in "show business" and that most artists earn very little money, if any, doing their art. But at the time, I was thinking I picked the perfect path. It'll bring me happiness and money.
Now, though, I've decided that the only career paths that (almost) guarantee is that of a medical doctor. Though I appreciate what they do a lot, it's not for me. I've tried looking into careers that will lift the burden of debt from me and make life easier in the monetary realm, but I can't. I can't bring myself to do any of those things. I've found unbelievable beauty in comedy, acting, singing, ministry, community, etc.
So, maybe my career path won't be one that brings me piles of cash so that I can pay off all my debt and still have a lot left over for charity and for the next update to my iPhone and buy the movies I want and get me everything I "want." But my career path, no matter where it will lead, will maybe bring joy, hope, life, love, all things that are actually hugely important, to the world. Even if that world only consists of two or three people. That is where happiness lies. Happiness lies where your heart lives. Where you find the easiest ways to laugh, love, hope, etc. That's a pretty cool place to live.
Woo!
Mary Taylor
Image, once again, brought to you by my friend, Chuck Gleason.
When I was younger, though I didn't consider the money when I decided I wanted to be a performer, from what I could tell, they have it pretty easy. I mean, the big movie stars earn more than the President. Of course, I discovered that job security isn't really a thing in "show business" and that most artists earn very little money, if any, doing their art. But at the time, I was thinking I picked the perfect path. It'll bring me happiness and money.
Now, though, I've decided that the only career paths that (almost) guarantee is that of a medical doctor. Though I appreciate what they do a lot, it's not for me. I've tried looking into careers that will lift the burden of debt from me and make life easier in the monetary realm, but I can't. I can't bring myself to do any of those things. I've found unbelievable beauty in comedy, acting, singing, ministry, community, etc.
So, maybe my career path won't be one that brings me piles of cash so that I can pay off all my debt and still have a lot left over for charity and for the next update to my iPhone and buy the movies I want and get me everything I "want." But my career path, no matter where it will lead, will maybe bring joy, hope, life, love, all things that are actually hugely important, to the world. Even if that world only consists of two or three people. That is where happiness lies. Happiness lies where your heart lives. Where you find the easiest ways to laugh, love, hope, etc. That's a pretty cool place to live.
Woo!
Mary Taylor
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