Ideally all work should be gratifying, there is no reason anyone should work at a job they despise, whether they be a waitress or a banker, but not many are fulfilled at their place of work.
Gratification comes in many shapes and forms, true. It seems however that in a culture so deeply focused on consumer goods only monetary gratification seems to be sought. It's for this reason that at a restaurant you give gratuity to a waiter whose service you appreciate.
Once you strip the person of their superficial needs, that's when the truest form of gratification comes to the surface. When you think of someone dealing with a disease for example, money can't solve those problems, but company, acts of service, love, and compassion can alleviate their condition. They'll forever be grateful to those around them that provide these acts of kindness because they'll know how much it matters that in the tough times, when it all seems hopeless and it gets that much harder, you were there to say "I got you".
First: I taught you to enjoy practice and if practicing, at any time, stopped bringing you joy, then we'd find another sport. But, do you remember how many other mothers said the same? Not many. Unfortunately, parents push their children to excel or nothing.
Second: I am a firm believer that hobbies, as well as sports, are meant to give us a cut from our routine, from the stress of work or school. Not to bring money. I recently found joy in crocheting but I can see how many people are using this hobby for monetary purpose. Most of the patterns are for sale. Unbelievable!
I am a deep believer to this day that sports and practice must be fun, that is a core value you have instilled in me which I take with me everywhere I go. We all find joy in many different places and after we practice enough we get to share our expertise with the world. It is only natural that some will want to sell their talent. I would much prefer an exchange. If you sit with me and teach me crochet I will sit with you and show you how to break down a Shakespeare monologue. This way we both get to share our talent, we get a break from routine, and stress free learning.
The first time you try something new is always going to be the hardest and worst, but every time after is going to get a little easier and better. Starting that progress leads towards being good at something. However, I challenge you and myself to start a hobby that you will simply never be good at. This practice trains the brain to be easier on yourself and find the joy in even the things you are worst at, building up patience.
"Why would anyone purposely fill their time taking on a project that doesn't promise monetary returns?"...
..."The question ought to be “why would anyone take on a hobby solely to turn a profit?”
The power of this tautology lays where it turns into a dichotomy...
In fact:, "monetary returns" does not equal "profit"... ask 100 bankers and 100 nurses how "gratified" they are by their jobs.
You'll be surprised by how many conjugations and dimensions of "gratification" they can come up with.
Ideally all work should be gratifying, there is no reason anyone should work at a job they despise, whether they be a waitress or a banker, but not many are fulfilled at their place of work.
Gratification comes in many shapes and forms, true. It seems however that in a culture so deeply focused on consumer goods only monetary gratification seems to be sought. It's for this reason that at a restaurant you give gratuity to a waiter whose service you appreciate.
Once you strip the person of their superficial needs, that's when the truest form of gratification comes to the surface. When you think of someone dealing with a disease for example, money can't solve those problems, but company, acts of service, love, and compassion can alleviate their condition. They'll forever be grateful to those around them that provide these acts of kindness because they'll know how much it matters that in the tough times, when it all seems hopeless and it gets that much harder, you were there to say "I got you".
A few considerations.
First: I taught you to enjoy practice and if practicing, at any time, stopped bringing you joy, then we'd find another sport. But, do you remember how many other mothers said the same? Not many. Unfortunately, parents push their children to excel or nothing.
Second: I am a firm believer that hobbies, as well as sports, are meant to give us a cut from our routine, from the stress of work or school. Not to bring money. I recently found joy in crocheting but I can see how many people are using this hobby for monetary purpose. Most of the patterns are for sale. Unbelievable!
Third: way to go, guys, Stef by step!
I am a deep believer to this day that sports and practice must be fun, that is a core value you have instilled in me which I take with me everywhere I go. We all find joy in many different places and after we practice enough we get to share our expertise with the world. It is only natural that some will want to sell their talent. I would much prefer an exchange. If you sit with me and teach me crochet I will sit with you and show you how to break down a Shakespeare monologue. This way we both get to share our talent, we get a break from routine, and stress free learning.
The exchange would be amazing!
The first time you try something new is always going to be the hardest and worst, but every time after is going to get a little easier and better. Starting that progress leads towards being good at something. However, I challenge you and myself to start a hobby that you will simply never be good at. This practice trains the brain to be easier on yourself and find the joy in even the things you are worst at, building up patience.