Stage Climbing by Michael S. Broder Ph.D

Author:Michael S. Broder, Ph.D.
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781937563684
Publisher: Hillcrest Media Group

Fine-tuning your passion is much like selecting the right fuel for an engine. The very definition of what is often referred to as an "existential crisis" is either not being in touch with, or habitually ignoring, your passions. This is akin to having "Epstein-Barr" (chronic fatigue) of the psyche; and it can take its toll—often with a low-grade depression known as dythemia, chronic anger and bitterness, and even a variety of often serious physical conditions. I believe that the phenomenon that occurs when we ignore our passions, essentially amounts to fighting our natural and innate Stage Climbing process. Yes, there is a better way!

At Stage Six, doing what you love most and doing it to your maximum satisfaction is now an essential component of your happiness and well-being. You may even wish to challenge yourself at times to proceed with the frame of mind that you are the best there is at what you do—or at least to see yourself working toward that standard. To win at Stage Six is simply to enjoy what you have, who you are close to, and what you are doing. Life becomes easier and more flowing. To love, create, and enjoy is what puts you in joy; and that is the state of mind you are after.

A career or job that merely provides even excellent financial or other external rewards (as in Stage Five) may be painfully unfulfilling to you at Stage Six. Your work is now a part of your purpose or calling. When you are driven by your own passions and desires, chances are you would choose to do the type of work you are doing even if you had enough money to never have to work again. The process of being engaged in an activity you are passionate about is at least as meaningful as the outcome and often more so. This is partially because Stage Six activities bring out the best in you, including the tendency to feel best about yourself. For example, if playing golf is your passion, at Stage Six the process and enjoyment of playing the game would be at least as important to you as your score (i.e., the outcome). This is because of how you are feeling about yourself when you are having that experience.

At Stage Six, these Emotions and the frustration that underlies them often are (merely) alarms, sending a signal that a problem needs to be resolved or it's time to change course:

Anger—Can be triggered by anything that you believe needlessly distracts you from pursuing your passion or calling. However, forgiveness is a means to let go of an unpleasant situation in order to get back to positive emotions, acceptance, and areas of genuine interest.

Anxiety—Triggers include the prospect of being unable to pursue or receive satisfaction from something you passionately enjoy.

Depression—Being unable to pursue or enjoy that which you love or are passionate about and do best. Depression (as well as other emotions) often acts as a wake-up call at Stage Six.

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