People and Titles

31 Days of Finding Self | Moving Peaces

We are all people. People who have lives outside of our day jobs and interests that go beyond data entry. Why is it that when you are a kid the common question is “What do you like to do?” but later in life that changes to “What do you do?”

As kids we could be soccer players or artists or rock stars. Sure, we spent eight hours of our day in school but no one considered that to be our primary focus. If all we did was school, we were probably pretty boring little dudes. Why has that stopped? Why does a job have to feel like your primary purpose and lot in life? Shouldn’t our lives be made for something more?

I want to dream and create and live my life. So don’t put me in a box that only goes as far as my job title. Because I am a writer. A reader. A creative thinker. A traveler and explorer. Don’t shove those attributes under the rug. Because if those fade, a part of me does, too. And then you’re stuck with a pretty boring little lady.

My life was made for more than a few titles and so was yours.

 

Does this post sound familiar? I’ll be honest, this was a recycled post from back in the day when my blog had a few faithful followers. It seemed to fit with this series, especially the most recent post, so I thought I would add it in here. If it’s new to you, then super. If not, hopefully it served as good reminder like it did for me.

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  • http://soimarriedayouthpastor.wordpress.com Liz

    I struggle with titles so much being a pastor’s wife. I had the opportunity to attend The Declare Conference this year and in that environment I was blessed with being a writer, a blogger. It helped me break down seeing myself with the titles others give me. And this 31 Days has helped it even more. I feel more myself.

    Glad you recycled this post!

  • http://thetoothlessgrin.wordpress.com Leah

    I love this. What do you like to do? I don’t know the last time anyone asked me that – or I asked anyone else, for that matter! Thanks for the suggestion. 🙂