I heard a quote by, of all people, Russell Brand that gave me pause.

Fear is more powerful than faith.

It was in regards to the Scots deciding to stay with the United Kingdom instead of becoming an independent state but that’s not why the quote hit me hard.

I have the ability to seize new opportunities and faith has me pondering these options and fear makes me want to fall back in line with the path I have followed for decades. Yes, my career has been very good to me and I don’t regret a day of it. However, I don’t have that passion for it as I did once. I am looking for a career that drives me, ignites my spirit and satisfies my soul. I no longer want to work for a paycheck only.

If you do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life. -Marc Anthony

I am not as lucky as many folks I know who have had a talent or a passion for something they have been able to form into a job, a hobby or a backup plan. I have been scattered, sporadic and detached from any dream so I can’t say I am going to quit and become an opera singer. I could but we all know I can’t sing.

All my life, my heart has yearned for a thing I cannot name.  -Andre Breton

I recently met an artist who owns a gorgeous home on the water. She works from home creating commissioned art as well as she runs vacation rentals out of her two homes. She does very well with the rentals. I’m sure at some point in her life, she had a day job that consistently and comfortably paid the bills but she made a conscientious decision not to continue with that life. What’s funny is, with her two careers, she probably works 7 days a week but she really enjoys what she does. She loves to speak about her art and her current project and she also loves meeting the guests who stay at her homes and shares fond stories of their visits. The vacation vocation creates the time and the funds that allows her to create her art. Sounds like she followed her heart.

One way to get the most out of life is to look upon it as an adventure.  -William Feather

Just like everyone else, I am afraid. I fear the uncertain path, the loss in income, failure, embarrassment, and disappointing others. I most fear hurting myself. But I need to set that aside and not let it stop me. I’ll be mad at myself either way; for failing, yes but also for not starting or trying. Maybe I’ll succeed and no one needs to be mad?