A hobby is not meant for pastime. A hobby is not meant for fun and fancy.
Why so? Human psychology views man’s behaviour as a combination of normal behaviour, habits and hobbies.
A hobby is basically a diversion from routine and fatigue. It is a way for enjoyment, fun and entertainment. At the same time a hobby does not mean that it is secondary in building and development of human personality.
There is subtle difference between hobbies and habits. A habit is almost permanent for a human being whereas a hobby is normally optional. It is difficult to change habits but it is quite easy to change or shift from hobbies.
There are innumerable hobbies which we can adopt. The types are broadly classified as Indoor and outdoor. The present generation of this millennium is blessed with many new and innovative hobbies that play a supportive role to attain their dream job.
All the hobbies definitely help to develop one’s personality, physique, health and strength. But a young job aspirant is required to choose one hobby that will be the anchor for the overall development of intelligence and career development.
Then let us analyse what is a hobby and what is a dream job.
A hobby is an activity a person engages himself with pleasure and enthusiasm that gives additional benefits such as health, vigour, strength and development of IQ etc.,
What is a dream job? A job that gives you psychological satisfaction, ego satisfaction, financial surplus and leadership opportunities may be considered as a dream job.
Now the priority for the dream job seeker is to find a hobby that will help his pursuit for the dream job.
Most of the hobbies will serve some single purpose. For example, philatelic collection of antique coin collection etc., will serve the purpose of attracting the admiration of others with a possibility of financial benefit after a long time.
Indoor and outdoor games will not serve the purpose of enhancement of knowledge and skill to meet the requirements of employers.
In our analysis, we consider a job as a job under an employer for remuneration. We have excluded self- employment, professional career and start-ups etc., because they normally are the employers.
Different hobbies help the pursuit of different dream jobs. Hence, we must identify one hobby that will help the pursuit of almost all dream jobs.
Many scientific studies suggest that a cool and calm mind-set which provides pragmatic approach to face the difficult situations and progress towards the goal is the key to success. Hence control of mind and emotions is essential for the seeker of the dream job.
Pranayama a yogic exercise is the unique way to obtain this objective.
Hence if one adopts Pranayama as a hobby it is the ideal hobby for the dream job seeker.
Pranayama is a breathing exercise. A person holds his breath for a short period of time and that creates a wonderful calmness in his mind-set. Over a period of time it leads to emotional control and personality development.
In simple terms, it is holding your breath for a brief time ands releasing it subsequently. Though there are different methods of pranayama that form part of yoga in the practical world of materialism and busy life style it is suggested that instead of treating it an exercise, better to make it a casual hobby and do it for a short span of time and with ease.
A hobby is more beneficial when it is done with ease and with pleasure. Hence it is better to avoid rigorous exercises and perform it for a minimum period of 30 minutes per day without affecting the daily routine of other important duties, fun and enjoyment.
The following are some of the benefits a young dream job seeker is assured of getting by performing pranayama:
1)Improvement of respiratory system
2)Improvement of concentration
3)) Control of thoughts and emotions
4)Improvement of IQ
5)Balanced functioning of all organs of the body.
Nearly five decades ago the western world practically considered this as a non-scientific exercise advised by the sadhus and fakirs of India. However, with the spread of Yoga and Hindu Philosophy throughout the world and scientific research undertaken by the scholars of western universities now it is universally agreed that it is not just an exercise of mystical outcomes but also an exercise for physical and psychological improvements.
It has no ill-effects and physical hazards. Many successful entrepreneurs and management Gurus regularly do this as a routine and advocate the same to their subordinates.
It is not an exaggeration to say that many a successful sportsperson makes it a part of his physical fitness routine. In recent years it is practised by the personnel of all cadres of the armed forces in India.
As this simple hobby leads to the successful physical and personality development along with emotional control young seekers of dream jobs of all types should consider as a unique method of achieving their set goal.
It will help the youngsters to perform well in the present, past and future too.
As this hobby leads to cool and calm attitude that will lead to time management which in turn leads to cultivation of other beneficial hobbies youngsters are advised to adopt this hobby of Pranayama to successfully achieve their dream jobs and an unstoppable future career too.
The basic suggestion of this writer is as far as a hobby is concerned the attitude should be take it easy and take it as a fun. However, for those youngsters who want to go deep and treat it as a very serious activity the following books are suggested for reference:
1) The science of Pranayama-The divine life society by Sri Sivananda
2) The science of Yoga by Sri K.Taimini
3) Prana and Pranayama by Swamy Niranjananda
4) Light on Pranayama by Sri B.K.S.Iyengar
As pranayama is part of yoga it is recommended for the hobby seekers to learn pranayama alone from a Yoga guru and make it a hobby.
Similarly, there are no institutions to teach pranayama alone. However, youngsters can approach yoga centres who offer packages on various aspects of yoga and select the one that teaches pranayama.
For the benefit of hobby seekers, a list of institutions that teach yoga in India and abroad are furnished here below:
1) The Yoga Studio, Carlisle, U.K
2) Yinyan, Liverpool, U.K
3) Kripalu Centre, Stockbridge, Massachusetts, USA
4) Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, New York, USA
5) Integrated school of Yoga, Salt Lake City, Australia
6) Morarjidesai National Institute of Yoga, New Delhi, India
In conclusion, as a cool and calm person alone can win in all situations, the hobby of pranayama that helps to acquire such a personality it is recommended that every dream job seeker should take it as a hobby and prosper.
