Finding something you love to do is a good start toincreasing the moments of joy in your life, and your passion for living.
Today's pace of life prevents too many people from findingwhat they love to do because they feel so tired. But when you give in to theurge to take photographs or make your own clothes or do woodworking, or becomea first-class baker, you're giving yourself a gift. It takes energy, but italso creates energy in the passion you find for a new activity.
You may or may not be able to change careers, but doingsomething you love even as a hobby brightens you up. You'll look forward togetting up in the morning, you'll feel more interested and alive, and otherpeople will be drawn to your energy. If schools really wanted to increase the qualityof kids' lives, there would be a place in the curriculum for finding things youlove to do and working at them, attaining a level of expertise that lets youexpress your creativity.
As adults, we can re-educate ourselves about joy and passionby skipping the night class in business management and studying sculptureinstead.