Here I sit, a young woman in her twenties, trying to find a way to speak passionately about something that makes me feel passionate. It seems to me that passion is something that can be difficult to find when you're struggling to get by, to make an impact in this world when no one gives you the chance. As you get older, it gets easier to ignore your passions and your dreams, to neglect them in an attempt to survive the damage in the world and the struggles you face. But it's important to have them. So, upon reflection, here are the forces that drive me.
I am passionate about writing. Don't you ever feel like you want to find the words to change someone's mind, or make them feel better? Don't you ever hear a song that immediately makes you feel understood? I love to manifest that feeling in others when I am able. To have the talent to use language to make a difference in someone's life is an amazing gift, and I greatly admire those who have made a difference in mine.
I am passionate about photographs. There was once a time when no one in this world could capture a memory exactly as it happened, and I don't know who I would have been in that time. Life goes by so quickly, and it is impossible to remember every good day, every big laugh, and every heartwarming talk. Photographs bridge the gaps in our memories, and allow us to hold on to the moments we cherish for much longer than we would be able to otherwise.
I am passionate about adventure. This world is so large, so packed full of interesting people and breathtaking places. I can't imagine only living in one town for my whole life, never seeing what other cultures and sights the rest of this earth has to offer. Everywhere has something that makes it special, even if it's only one person who could be the one person you need the most. I want to see the oceans, the mountains, the sunsets and the cities. This life is only what you make it.
Lastly, I am passionate about passion. It is the driving force that guides us to be the person that we are. As I struggled to find something to write about today, I realized that I have undervalued the things that make up my spirit. Truly living is about more than making money and getting by. It's about finding what nurtures your soul, and allowing it to push you to happiness. Find your passion, and let it keep you alive.
