One is to figure out what you want, and then to seize it by researching possible avenues of achieving the position, thereby creating your own opportunities. You are the only one in charge of your direction and must therefore do everything in your power to guide your energies and destination(s).
The second is to simply stop all of the incessant searching (that theory one is so reliant upon) and to find peace in prayer. This theory believes that a higher being/force/God is active in our lives, and that God in fact has a plan for our lives, one better and more fitting than we could ever execute or dream up on our own. Alas, this theory's essence is reliant upon God, requiring its believers to simply "let go and let God."
With seemingly large decisions approaching, I find myself confused and forever tired as I pursue life through the lips of both of these theories. I was recently wondering what exactly separates the above life views, and to which I am more aligned.
I decided that it is a question of faith. Explicitly faith, not hope. Faith, the belief in God, or a higher power, which defines the latter perspective. As a Christian, I believe in faith, and therefore identify more so with theory II (hereafter referred to as Faith Theory) rather than theory I. Voila, just like that, I find a light of clarity. This realization alone grants me a scent of tranquility to feel centered in subscribing to the practices of the Faith Theory. It also excites me to think that increased prayer and meditation, less running around following various pursuits, will lead to more restful hours in sleep of which I have accumulated so much debt. I foresee a more balanced lifestyle already, and this makes me smile :)
Heartfelt prayer and mind-calming meditation is what will help to guide me in these nearing difficult decisions. Although adequate research and learning is still necessary. Education (of all degrees of formality) opens doors after all.
However, perhaps the fundamental element that prayer and meditation offer is focus. By listening to God and/or your inner voice, you are more able to rule out background noise. You are more able to clearly see your passions. Spending more time in reflection and communication with God translates to less time on frivolous endeavors that detract from the passion that you are meant to pursue.
Something else I've realized is whatever you make time for every day is probably something you are passionate about. It may not directly be that activity, but it is at least related to it. For example, if you find time to cook every day, you may be passionate or talented to pursue a career in cooking... serving, caring or comforting others, or health. I seem to rant... but it makes some amount of sense, to me at least.
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