tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post78692416083117241..comments2024-03-13T03:25:01.756-07:00Comments on The Moptop Maven.com | The Premier Source For All Things Creative, Fly & Fashionable: Without Passion Man Is A Mere Latent Force And Possibility, Like The Flint Which Awaits The Shock Of The Iron Before It Can Give Forth Its Spark - Henri Frederic AmielMop Top Mavenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01015978415066958745noreply@blogger.comBlogger77125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-8230014594657652572010-12-06T14:53:27.089-08:002010-12-06T14:53:27.089-08:00I read this and I HAD to comment. Right now I'...I read this and I HAD to comment. Right now I'm 21 years old, most of my friends know what they want out of life and are in College. I have yet to figure out my calling and everyday I'm stressed and feel like I'm running out of time. Just this weekend I sat down and looked at all these career paths that I should consider but none of them are my passion. My fried even told me don't take to long to figure it out and I honestly thought to myself? am I a ticking time bomb? why the hurry? why must I choose what I want to do quickly just to end up really hating what I do? reading this inspire me to look at what I love rather than how much money it makes and to have bragging rights because at the end of the day happiness is most important. What you wrote is so inspiring I could cry lol.Lexihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08663232107155035166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-67950218615577776372010-11-05T15:11:45.601-07:002010-11-05T15:11:45.601-07:00This post hit me hard!...I l o v e d it from start...This post hit me hard!...I l o v e d it from start to finish. Living a life without passion isn't living a life at all—living (waiting) to die (for life to be over.) Living life as if it is a task and not a pleasure...<br />I'm proud to say that "I'm still figuring it out" now!<br /><br />ASB,<br />xoxxoAmber S. Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11357341630724926271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-28601888317595186562010-11-02T06:25:04.366-07:002010-11-02T06:25:04.366-07:00This is where I'm at at the moment. I'm ac...This is where I'm at at the moment. I'm actually replying to this on the college PC. I will be 25 at the end of the month and I still don't know what I want to do with my life so I continue to study.<br /><br />I already completed an accounting qualification, It and Health and social Care.<br /><br />Two years ago, I applied to universities to do Midwifery, but I changed my mind to Social Care, then I changed my mind to be a teacher.<br /><br />Forward two years, I've changed my mind again and now I'm doing a Business, Law and IT course to go on to university to do a Marketing degree next year.<br /><br />Do I really want to do it? No. What do I want to do? I have no idea.OMGTré! - Bloghttp://omgtre.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-90037763889302295472010-10-25T13:03:05.779-07:002010-10-25T13:03:05.779-07:00Yes Yes Thank you very much! i've been slackin...Yes Yes Thank you very much! i've been slacking on following your blog (forgive me) =). But i must definitely say that this post was directed to me! i'm a psych major and often times i think about becoming a psychiatrist, but i can't say i have a passion for it. I do love helping people, talking to people, giving them advice, and learning from my advice and their experiences. I'm at that point in my life where i've beating myself up by comparing others life to mine (totally wrong) because all fingers are not equal, but we live and learn right? and i'm still a working progress. So i'm gonna cut this short and say Thanks for waking me up! and i pray i don't fall back asleep on this.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05018437772194220661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-69279309903545478262010-10-22T22:03:20.737-07:002010-10-22T22:03:20.737-07:00Wow! What a timely post. I turned 40 earlier this...Wow! What a timely post. I turned 40 earlier this year and have been teaching for the last 13. I am also completing a doctorate, and know that it's time to move on, but I am unsure where to. As I pray and seek God's guidance, your posts will be definitely useful.<br /><br />Thanks and peace!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-60187348584414667502010-10-22T17:29:25.312-07:002010-10-22T17:29:25.312-07:00Love this, and looking forward to your follow-up p...Love this, and looking forward to your follow-up posts. Love your blog!Mischo Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12484926841749220769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-34446189847604114362010-10-21T21:01:28.345-07:002010-10-21T21:01:28.345-07:00This is a beautiful post, well written. After year...This is a beautiful post, well written. After years of searching & trying to catch up with everyone else, I finally learned to focus on me & to take my time. Thats what my blog is about. I cant wait to read the continuation of this topic. <br /><br />laneewrites.blogspot.comLaneé https://www.blogger.com/profile/15141081687917913503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-60358595426494513222010-10-20T21:13:03.256-07:002010-10-20T21:13:03.256-07:00Simply beautiful.Simply beautiful.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-51306342056119966822010-10-18T23:15:50.258-07:002010-10-18T23:15:50.258-07:00thank you in this time in my life i needed thatthank you in this time in my life i needed thatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-39838151577204589092010-10-18T15:24:22.364-07:002010-10-18T15:24:22.364-07:00You never know how something you say or do or in y...You never know how something you say or do or in your case type can speak to someone so deeply. This is exactly why I love your blog...you speak to more than just the part of us that wants to look good, you speak to the part of us that wants to feel and do good too. Blessings to you Nikole...you are living out your purpose.Afrikan Latinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15339232403772659483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-22660762026069029902010-10-18T10:24:18.624-07:002010-10-18T10:24:18.624-07:00Excellent post! I just love your blog!Excellent post! I just love your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-60404277560525932832010-10-18T09:30:55.028-07:002010-10-18T09:30:55.028-07:00This post just reminds me of how much God loves an...This post just reminds me of how much God loves and talks to me thru avenues I don't expect. I recently finished my Associates degree while working full time and I'm 31 years old but I feel like all I hear from my family is "that's great when are you going back for your Bachelors?" It was making me feel like the last 2 years was for nothing and I wasn't really appreciating my accomplishment. Thanks for reminding me it's not about what others want from you but what you do to make yourself fulfilled and happy. Thanks so much!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-3336695548803642582010-10-18T08:51:02.207-07:002010-10-18T08:51:02.207-07:00I just had a similar conversation with one of best...I just had a similar conversation with one of best friends. He and I both grappling with what the future holds. I can't wait to read this to him.Thanks!Purple Stained Tears and Prayershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12609438864767173212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-15821000242024232122010-10-18T06:38:57.632-07:002010-10-18T06:38:57.632-07:00thank you for this post. As a psych major as well,...thank you for this post. As a psych major as well, I skipped out on being a therapist to become a teacher. Now that I am in Grad school, I feel like I'm losing my interest in teaching and more interested in children's thought processes and maybe even children with special needs. Just like many of the women on here ready for this journey or more vivid discovery of self, I am also ready to embark on this voyage.Chimirehttp://www.twitter.com/naturalellechimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-42333251254733812522010-10-17T20:53:32.208-07:002010-10-17T20:53:32.208-07:00this is a great post. I read everyone's respon...this is a great post. I read everyone's response and it amazes me how you touch people from all walks of life. I am an RN. I have a passion for cooking and want to start a non profit to help guide young girls ages 13 to 18, but just cant quite connect the dots to those paths (financially). I will oneday start small and eventually find my way. thanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-22198439166123416132010-10-17T19:27:43.049-07:002010-10-17T19:27:43.049-07:00I absolutely love this post! This is where I'...I absolutely love this post! This is where I'm at right now. You're right. So often we move on to "the next big thing" without truly finding out what God has called us to do. We're often in such a hurry that we don't take the time to listen to Him and find out what He created us to be, not even what we were created to do. Thanks so much for posting this. The world, including me, needed to hear it.Ebonyhttp://www.stepoutonfaithblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-30642598477289953942010-10-17T13:42:55.555-07:002010-10-17T13:42:55.555-07:00Thank you for not only sharing the hard moments of...Thank you for not only sharing the hard moments of your life but for also offering inspiration and making sure that you are affecting the lives of your readers in a positive way. We look towards you for motivation towards our own personal goals!<br /><br />- Yarminiah and Yaminiah Rosa<br /><br />purposerosa.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-49677268658308263242010-10-17T10:43:18.299-07:002010-10-17T10:43:18.299-07:00Wow, you really hit the nail on the head with this...Wow, you really hit the nail on the head with this one. I literally got chills as I read this post because I felt as though you were directly speaking to me. I've been following your blog for a couple of months now and continue to be inspired by your posts, you always leave everything on such a positive note, but this post in particular really touched me. I relocated from Los Angeles to New York a little over a year ago and while I thought I was moving here to pursue my modeling career, I later realized that I came here to find myself. I'd like to take this time to thank you for your inspirational words, from this point on I'm going to change my outlook and know that my path is different from others and that the track that I'm on is the one I'm supposed to be on. I am now releasing my ego, it'll never get me anywhere except for right where I already am.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-1881685772557004242010-10-16T20:38:21.363-07:002010-10-16T20:38:21.363-07:00Oh wow. You are talking to me AGAIN lol. I fell ...Oh wow. You are talking to me AGAIN lol. I fell off the wagon and have been having much anxiety because I know what I should be doing and yet am doign the opposite thing. It's my ego :( I shall be here paper, pen, ears and soul ready to grow. Thank youThe Randomnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03796758249915688999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-63880091868172579112010-10-16T18:34:51.892-07:002010-10-16T18:34:51.892-07:00Wise words! Our society is too tied to titles and...Wise words! Our society is too tied to titles and dollars. It's about doing what you are gifted to do because it's through using those gifts that you'll be able to truly make a difference. Making a difference and not drowning ourselves in selfish dreams of wealth and material comfort is what we really need. Great post!Downtown Foodie of Richmondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04227050282396691439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-78825835330310801192010-10-16T18:29:35.556-07:002010-10-16T18:29:35.556-07:00I can't believe you wanted to be a psychiatris...I can't believe you wanted to be a psychiatrist too. You're like my twin! I did peep some books you recommended some time ago and I figured you might be into psych. I'm glad you touched on this topic. Honestly though, people fail to realize that each of us are all on different paths. Many people define their lives by their success or happiness. There is no perfect map for success; instead there are a myriad of ways that one can achieve success. I think that some blame can be placed on our human nature. We get in the way of ourselves and our life paths when we covet, base and compare our lives off of someone else's. We also disrupt our life's flow by doing what we think others want us to do. And remember that life doesn't have to be defined by success or happiness. What about giving and loving? Loving ourselves..loving others. I think these two actions (giving and loving) should be held in high esteem when defining or trying to figure out your life paths. Yes that occupation may be a 6 figure job, that car loan may get you a nicer car but will it get in the way of your committing to simple but meaningful acts in life, like giving and loving? We've gotta be careful about how we define success. Our definition just may be our nemesis. Lose the titles and embrace the passion. Moptop you should do a lot more of these posts :)yieldthefruitnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-37299773518887169802010-10-16T17:32:54.992-07:002010-10-16T17:32:54.992-07:00Thanks MopTopMaven for posting this...I really nee...Thanks MopTopMaven for posting this...I really needed to read this today, because recently I made a big decision to leave college and take some time to really figure out what I really want to do with my life."Allow yourself to detach from the opinions of others while you take the journey through self exploration." I really needed to read this line. Everyone seems to be so against my decision, but in the end, I have to be HAPPY!!!!<br />Thanks for posting thisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-32363964197664534922010-10-16T16:05:06.480-07:002010-10-16T16:05:06.480-07:00I SO needed to read this! THANK YOU!!I SO needed to read this! THANK YOU!!okayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02076388179596185616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-54303925518630425802010-10-16T11:16:39.019-07:002010-10-16T11:16:39.019-07:00I am absolutely loving your blog!
I will definit...I am absolutely loving your blog! <br /><br />I will definitely be following.brittahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03214757145422185440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6619950971211244776.post-76855810259336892432010-10-16T09:02:36.413-07:002010-10-16T09:02:36.413-07:00P.S. ...I love how you incorporated the pictures i...P.S. ...I love how you incorporated the pictures into this article - it ties everything together and to me is the most important piece of the blog entry :-) Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com