Definition and Examples of Avocation
– Avocation is an activity pursued as a hobby alongside one’s main occupation.
– It is often a person’s true passion in life.
– Lord Baden-Powell is an example of someone remembered more for their avocation than their professional career.
– Many people’s regular vocations lead to avocations.
– Humanitarian campaigning can be an avocation for those involved in law or human rights.
Notable People and their Avocations
– J. Paul Getty
– Richard Kogan, M.D.
– Joshua A. Norton
– J.R.R. Tolkien
– Jean Thomas
Avocation vs Vocation
– Avocation: Folk festival promoter, stenographer, arbitrator and mediator
– Vocation: Rabbi, art historian, actor
– Avocation and vocation can coexist.
– Avocation can bring fulfillment and balance to one’s life.
– Pursuing an avocation outside of work can have positive effects on mental health.
Benefits and Impact of Avocation
– Avocation can save lives.
– It provides an outlet for creativity and self-expression.
– Avocation can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.
– It can serve as a stress reliever and improve overall well-being.
– Avocation can contribute to the development of new skills and knowledge.
Additional Resources and References
– External links related to avocation on Wikipedia’s sister projects.
– Definition of avocation on Wiktionary.
– Media related to avocation on Commons.
– Quotations about avocation on Wikiquote.
– Texts about avocation on Wikisource. Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Avocation
An avocation is an activity that someone engages in as a hobby outside their main occupation. There are many examples of people whose professions were the ways that they made their livings, but for whom their activities outside their workplaces were their true passions in life. Occasionally, as with Lord Baden-Powell and others, people who pursue an avocation are more remembered by history for their avocation than for their professional career.
Many times, a person's regular vocation may lead to an avocation. Many forms of humanitarian campaigning, such as work for organizations like Amnesty International and Greenpeace, may be done by people involved in the law or human rights issues as part of their work.
Many people involved with youth work pursue this as an avocation.
