Steve and I recently came to the conclusion that the occupational landscape in the time of the Buddha was a bit more bleak than it is in modern day America. That being said, some new guidelines were drawn up for the definition of good and bad goals to have in life. We decided that one shouldn't be stuck in a crappy job that is not satisfying, and as a good buddhist, be encouraged to become peace with it. Instead, the following list of good and bad goals in life, should help guide you:
Good Goals:
Secure on occupation that is both intellectually and spiritually satisfying.
Work related goals that one enjoys working towards.
Bad Goals:
Nice car.
Big house.
The idea is that one should enjoy and be satisfied during the pursuit of goals, not only be satisfied with the attainment of goals. Don't work towards a promotion to a position that you don't want to do because it pays more. Do what makes you happy, and be happy with that.
This life lesson brought to you by... "The Dharma! Ride The Way!"
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The only problem with that is that for some of us, when we do what makes us happy, it doesn't pay anything at all.
that's true. What I meant was 'be happy with what you do'. Some people are happy doing nothing and being lazy. I know that's definitely not you, but it suits my point. You should find something that you enjoy doing, that also seven a purpose to society (and thus pays the bills). Teaching piano for example. Presumably, you enjoy that. Of course, attaining this profession is not always easy, but you can enjoy working towards it.
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