Passion.

The day that I’m writing this, I had a conversation that made me think, and these days, I think those types of conversations are hard to come across. For some reason I was fortunate today.

It had a lot to do with ‘progress’ actually it had everything to do with that. It made me think about where exactly I want to improve, and it inspired me to be more open minded in the things I create, along with the creations that I support. 

There’s this wild feeling you get when you are listening to someone talk about their passion, it’s this fire inside that in turn sparks the listener. Some people’s fire can genuinely push you to open your eyes and identify what it is you’re after. Personally, I have so much to figure out, but one thing I know I’m passionate about for sure is this: writing. That’s why I’m here, that’s why I’m hopeful again, because I have this to look forward to. This ‘thing’ that enables me to have comfort and not feel so confined in my own anxiety.

Creating stories that allow me to escape and explore beyond what reality is… it’s a feeling like no other. Imagine if your favorite song was never written, or your favorite movie was simply a project that was left unfinished. If we had no way to escape, how could we even go on? In my eyes, these things are the ideas that are necessary to follow through on. Who knows? Perhaps whatever it is you are passionate about could be the thing that warms someone else's heart and sparks their fire. 

The crazy thing about existing is that we can technically do whatever we want. Other people don't have to live with the decisions we make for ourselves, so why do we give them such a huge say? Yes I get that it’s easier said than done, trust me I know. After all, it has taken me about 6 years to have the courage to start a blog, and believe me, I’m still scared that I’m doing this, but I need this. If I don’t, then I’ll never know what it feels like to put myself out there for myself. I’d never be able to give myself this credit, unless I took a chance and guess what? Here I am, scared of who-knows-what (aka anxiety my dudes) but at least I’m here.

The part that I am now working on is this: making the hours count. 

Many times motivation is the hardest thing for me to find, it can feel impossible… but here’s the thing, it’s absolutely not impossible. Working towards something that you know you want is never an impossible desire. The mornings where I woke up and achieved absolutely nothing… those days are the ones that are okay to regret. 

So, where do we go from here? Look to the things that light up your skies and keep crossing your mind, because if those things haven’t gone away by now, you’d do yourself some good to address it. Passion is the thing that keeps us going, it ignites our souls, and gives a truly indescribable feeling inside. 

All we have to do is continue to take the steps towards it, and stop standing still, frozen in a time that doesn’t freeze with us.

“You’re the only one with your passion.”