(grrr somehow deleted my relatively long message
I watched the video. At first I thought it was going to be one of those "positive" things where she proclaims positiveness to be the secret of life, and how being positive can just change everything. No, truth is the most important thing, ok?
So, I was pleasantly surprised since actually what she was talking of was truth. People can effectively pursue most things that they're interested in as long as they're
passionate and
hard-working. It's a shame that a lot of people aren't passionate about more things outside of sports, since there are plenty of amazing things out there waiting to be learnt. I'm not against sports, and I love football myself, but I think it's largely insignificant.
Some of the things she said seem a little ridiculous, like singing at the train station. I'm quite sceptical that this would even make you more comfortable, if you weren't a good singer. But still, I think the overall point she makes is a good one. I think people lock themselves in a certain rhythm, or a way of life if you like, and quite often it's not a great way of life. They neglect many important things, but who can blame them? They have a lot of pressure on their backs to do x,y and z. However, I think it's very important to do things, new things, and to help others. I think it's probably more important than a lot think it is.
Regarding your question. I'm still waiting for the answer. There isn't anything that immediately springs to mind that I'm uncomfortable about. I don't care for wealth at all, so that's money out of the window. I don't worry about jobs because I'm passionate about a wide range of different subjects/topics, so that's gone. Anything else? I mean, I guess I wouldn't be comfortable turning around in a lift when everyone else is facing the other way, but that's hardly significant? right? maybe that's next on my list
edit: Are you Russian? Do you teach Russian?
I've loved the language since I lived with 6 random Russian's last year in Budapest.
Last edited by kasabianp; 12-12-2015 at 12:01 AM.