Lemonade

Came across this in the papers today:
" When life gives you lemon, make lemonade. "

Argh, it struck my heart. Been complaining a lot this month, about work life, adapting to new challenges, and basically feeling lonely. And those words reminded me that this is my life. Whatever and whoever are in it, will still be there no matter how much I complained and whined on them. Every minute I spent on resisting the changes and challenges is a minute gone without results.

At least I have work and am drawing a monthly salary. There are those without work and struggling every minute to survive. There are those fighting for their lives in war torn countries. Survivors in Haiti are in much much much worst situation than I am in now.

I guess I am questioning where all these are leading to. Do I work just for money to buy more material things, to secure a comfortable life in later years...? Or should I work for something which I am passionate for? Should I work for a cause I believe in?

Parents don't have luxury of choosing their career because they need to bring in $$$ every month to secure a home and education for their children. I am single and am only required to maintain my own lifestyle. I don't require much as I don't go much for branded stuffs. I am comfortable with old shoes and jeans. Although I do require acceptable presentation when out with friends and colleagues.

Am I just questioning this because I truly don't like the work or because I fear the challenges the work will force on me? If I resign and change job, am I a quitter? Before I made the decision to change job, I did promise to try my very best and gave myself a 6-month period to assess the situation. I told myself that every job will have its own unique challenges. If I can't adapt and handle new challenges, how will a change of job be any different? I may end up quiting that, too. But I believe having a passion for the work is now becoming more important for me. I don't have that much more years on me. I want my time to count. I want to help better the world. For the children. For the hapless. For the oppressed. Social worker? Don't have the skills. Perhaps should work for Unicef, WHO,etc. Hmm.... World Vision.