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What’s your dream job?

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Hello dear friends,

I hope this blog finds you in a cheerful and reflective mood. Today’s Bloganuary writing prompt instantly caught my attention: “What is your dream job?”

At first glance, it seems like a simple question. But as I sat with it, I realized it carries the weight of a lifetime—of dreams imagined, dreams deferred, and dreams reborn.

As I look back on my professional journey, I see a series of twists and turns that life quietly orchestrated for me.

Like many students, I once had a clear and noble ambition: I wanted to become a doctor. I imagined myself walking through hospital corridors, healing people and serving society.

But destiny had other plans, and instead of a hospital, I found myself stepping into the structured world of banking.

Dreams That Evolved with Life

During my banking career, I encountered money in its most tangible form. The crisp currency notes stacked high in the bank’s currency chest sparked another dream—the dream of becoming a millionaire.

Reality, however, has its own rhythm.
While I earned stability, discipline, and respect, immense wealth remained a dream. Still, that phase taught me invaluable lessons about responsibility, perseverance, and financial wisdom.

In the realm of dreams, my journey truly has been a rollercoaster ride.

The white coat of a doctor was replaced by ledgers and balance sheets. The allure of medicine gave way to the world of finance.

Often, standing amidst towering stacks of currency, I wondered about the roads not taken.
Yet life, in its quiet wisdom, was preparing me for paths I had not yet imagined.

Lessons That Shaped Me

The banking sector shaped my character. It instilled discipline, patience, and a strong sense of structure.

Yet, despite professional fulfillment, a creative spark within me remained restless. The dream of becoming a millionaire may not have materialized, but it gave rise to a deeper aspiration—a life where passion and purpose could walk hand in hand.

When retirement finally arrived, I found myself facing a blank canvas—both literally and metaphorically.

Retirement: A New Beginning

For many, retirement signals the end of productivity. For me, it marked the beginning of a long-delayed calling.

When I reflected on the Bloganuary prompt, something shifted within me. With every stroke of my metaphorical pen, a new dream emerged—a dream rooted in writing, painting, storytelling, and creativity.

The currency chest was replaced by a canvas. Paperwork gave way to colors and words. Writing, which had quietly waited on the sidelines of my life, now stepped into the spotlight.

Words began to flow like a river, carrying stories, poems, and reflections that had patiently waited for expression.

Dreams Beyond Profession

Like many, I also carried personal dreams—to be an ideal husband, a loving father, and to have a daughter. Life did not unfold exactly as I had imagined.

But dreams do not disappear; they transform. Today, my canvas carries the shades of love, longing, acceptance, and gratitude.

Each brushstroke reflects the life I have lived and the dreams that still gently dance in my heart.

The dream of having a daughter may not have come true, but the dream of creating a legacy through my art and words is very much alive.

My Dream Job Today

In this new chapter of life, I wear many hats—a writer, a painter, a storyteller, and a content creator.

My blog has become a diary of thoughts and experiences, chronicling my journey from banking halls to brushstrokes.

Through videos, paintings, and written words, I aim to connect, inspire, and share stories shaped by real life.

Each brushstroke echoes the rhythm of my heart. Painting, once a sidelined interest, is now a language through which my soul speaks.

Every creation becomes a conversation between colors, emotions, and memories.

Today, my dream job is not defined by a designation or a paycheck. It is defined by creative freedom, personal fulfillment, and the possibility of building a sustainable income through passion.

This dream no longer lives only in sleep—it guides my waking hours.

Yes, dear friends, my dream job is not a fixed destination. It is a journey of self-discovery and constant evolution.

Retirement is not the end; it is a powerful new beginning. And I look forward with hope and excitement to where this journey of words, colors, and stories will lead me next.

BE HAPPY… BE ACTIVE… BE FOCUSED… BE ALIVE

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