I was at a friend’s house the other week and his cat was in the yard chasing something in the ivy. I was both freaked out and grossed out, knowing she was probably chasing a mouse or a rat. I wanted to bring her inside, but he said, “She’d never forgive me because she’s doing her job, and she loves it.”
He was right. And dogs are the same way. Instead of decreasing the rodent population, their job is to protect the home and family. And they love it. It’s in their nature. So here’s what we can learn from cats and dogs about our work:
If it feels “right”, it’s what you’re meant to be doing.
Of course, this is a variation on the much overused “Follow your bliss/passion/dream”, but I think it’s better. The words passion, bliss, and dream evoke visions of artsy creations and lofty pursuits. And that’s perfectly fine, if what you love to do is artsy or lofty. But what about the person whose “passion” is being an electrician, or computer programmer, or something else in the less-than-sexy realm?
Whether you’re looking for your perfect job, or getting ready to start your own business, don’t worry about what anyone else is doing. Just make sure your decision feels right to you.
