29/05/2025
Finding Passion in the Ordinary
Passion is often misunderstood. It’s not always about chasing adrenaline or seeking constant excitement. In fact, there’s a quiet strength in monotony, a profound beauty in the routine. Sometimes, boredom isn’t a problem to be solved—it’s a rhythm to be embraced.
As a surgeon, I remember the rush of performing my first operation—the thrill, the nerves, the exhilaration. But with time, the same procedure becomes second nature. It turns mechanical, almost automatic. Yet strangely, I find deeper fulfillment in that repetition. There’s comfort in mastery. There’s peace in predictability.
We live in a world obsessed with change—new jobs, new cities, new people. But real life often doesn’t work that way. Sometimes, you stay in the same house, with the same partner, doing the same job, for years. And that’s not a failure—it’s a foundation. The key is to find contentment within it.
You don’t need constant novelty to feel alive. Sometimes, joy is as simple as lounging on your couch, remote in hand, watching the IPL, and teasing your wife:
“Kohli ne kya kamaal ka cover drive mara hai!”
You don’t need alcohol or ci******es for a serotonin boost. Often, the deepest comfort comes from the familiar—a well-worn chair, a warm cup of tea, a loyal group of friends, and the stillness of a slow evening.
So in this fast-paced world, don’t be afraid to slow down. Learn to enjoy your boredom. Learn to rest in the ordinary. Don’t compare your life to someone else’s highlight reel. And to those constantly chasing “passion,” remember:
First, work to feed your kitchen. Then, feed your soul.
