Ability + Purpose = Potential career path

You question what I’d want to be?

I’ve been a lot, but lack the key.

While I aspire to lofty dreams,

and my imagination teems

with dozens upon dozens of

the jobs my heart would truly love,

I don’t know what is right for me.

(Not at this time, especially.)

I think this virus gifted me

with a new start. But we shall see.

The question I would ask of you

is why you've asked me what I’d do.

So listen, lad, and take to heart

some wisdom I will now impart.

Do well, my son, whate'er you do

and if you can, take pleasure, too.

You can change your mind, mind you.

Don’t rush. Discern your aptitude.

But aptitude alone won’t show

where your true ‘purpose sense’ will grow.

To serve one’s fellow is first rate,

but keep in mind your mental state.

Try occupations on for size.

Apprentice first to recognize

if what you’d do would satisfy

your inner self. Philosophize.