"ultimate simplicity leads to purity."

I just watched the documentary "Jiro Dreams of Sushi"  I saw it recommended on Chrissy Teigen's blog -who I love -  and found it to be incredibly compelling.  How rare to find a man who is driven by nothing more than the love of what he does? To not be changed/influenced by money, success, convention, and expectations of others.  He has been making sushi for 75 years.  The same every day - learning and improving.  And.he.loves.it.

He used to dream of sushi - of new combinations and recipes.  He massages the octopus for 50 minutes before it is cooked and served.  The fish are from the best vendors.  The rice is cooked with extra pressure.  The apprentices work for 10 years before they are considered trained.

Jiro says in the beginning, "Once you decide on your occupation you must immerse yourself in your work.  You have to fall in love with your work.  Never complain about your job.  You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill.  That is the key to success and being regarded honorably."

How do I fall in love with my work?  Is it something that I have to decide to do?  I keep waiting to fall in love before I decide.

What is it that I dream about at night and am compelled to do? - even if it is discerning the best tuna so that a man can make the best sushi from it.

I am unwilling to do what my heart has been whispering and now I have forgotten how to hear it.

Santiago moment.  I love the Alchemist.

I am going to try to remember how to listen.  Then perhaps I will be able to choose and then fall in love with my work.