Greetings and salutations friends!
What drives you?
Pete Hopkins here, writing to you all on a fine Tuesday almost afternoon :)
11:50am Los Angeles Time.
Some stuff floating around in my brain; I decided to organize it as best I could for my own clarity and benefit as I hope it will be for yours...
I was considering the course of my life and of some of those close to me going through some tough times and began to ruminate over all the aspects of one’s experiences that may or may not compel them to act upon an impulse as well as the momentum needed to keep going.
Nearly all of my musings over life’s complexities begin with a single question. The question today is:
What drives you?
Well, in order to begin to answer that we must first look at some different facets of circumstance. The first thing I decided to do was to define what drive means. I believe that in the very words we use, often lie the answers to the logic of their application.
Drive: (verb) 1. Force to move, esp. forward; impel; hammer in; 2.set or direct in motion, as in a vehicle; carry forward.3. Chase (game) hunt 4.Incite to a course of action or a state of mind; urge; press; 4. (Noun) A campaign to collect something as in money or members 5. (Noun)Extreme haste or strong action 6. (Noun)Energy; Ambition
So we know what it is now... whats next... How are we going to use this?
First we must choose the subject or "vehicle" of our purpose.
In my case music, that is my passion... It is the aspect of my life that I have chosen to take decisive actions to push forward.
Some of you, it may be the same or another art medium, or civics or mathematics; career; it may be real estate acquisition.
Haha... it may be food, it may be immediate! The desire to get yourself a free Grand slam at Denny's!! :)
You have until 2pm btw. :)
The point is... the first driving element... The Vehicle.
So... for the sake of driving this article forward, let's assume we've got our vehicle what comes next...
Destination... Where are you going?
For some of us this is clear, others may cruise along and stop where they become interested or they may choose to go nowhere at all until they are ready.
Next we have to plot a course. Point A to Point B and so on...
On the road of life, it is not so simple to get where we want to go.
There is every kind of traffic obstruction you could think of and many you would not.
The very path you choose can disappear right in front of you.
Therefore this particular journey, no matter what your destination, benefits from a sense of adventure, phenomenal improvisational skills, ferocious tenacity and a willingness to take chances. Oh, and carry a repair kit, cause things could be broken and you may also wish to make special modifications along the way.
Drivers can be driving very long distances. You will need fuel and more fuel.
What fuels you? Inspires you? Compels you?
This to me is the why of all whys. It is so very powerful.
The method to the madness, the reason for the reason etc.
You have to choose these for yourself.
Popular answers are money, fame, knowledge, validation, self-improvement, inner peace, redemption...
I have my own fuel resources, the greatest being, love.
I am certain that my other fellow drivers have theirs as well.
That brings up an important element. "Other drivers"
There are many of us. When pursuing a dream, a desire, a goal...
It is easy to get tunnel vision and ignore all the other traffic surrounding ourselves.
I think it is important to try and not do this. I believe that in the end we can assist each other to all find our way together.
Acknowledge those around you, let them know that you see them and you will be seen by them, in turn.
Help who you think you could help and never hinder anyone.
Whatever your destination, today, tomorrow, ten years from now; I hope that you get where you are going and enjoy the ride. Searchers, keep searching. Dreamers, keep dreaming.
Drivers, drive on. :)
Pete Hopkins