When I was little, I wanted to do and be anything and everything. I wanted to be a vet and an astronaut. I wanted to be a doctor and I wanted to be an actress. I wanted to be a detective and a scientist. When I was little, I thought I could conquer the whole world and make a difference in anything and everything I did. Somewhere along the way, I realized I wasn't mathematically inclined enough to be an astronaut and I'd probably never become a doctor. I was passionate about my dreams, but it took me a little while to sort out what dreams of mine were real and which ones were actually gonna happen.
I've struggled recently to find purpose in what I'm doing. I used to want to change the world and make a difference to the masses of people, and sometimes I feel like that'll never happen. The little girl in me still wants to believe that there is something better I can offer the world, but the rational me doesn't know how to do that. I love what I do, but it's hard for me to imagine how I am ever going to make a difference.
Sometimes it takes a while to remember why we're doing something. Things may not turn out exactly like we had hoped, but sometimes that's the way it's supposed to be. I may never save someone's life, and I may never get to walk on the moon like I thought I was supposed to when I was little. But I can still make a difference in the world. Just because I'm not healing people, or solving murders, or solving life's ancient mysteries, doesn't mean my purpose is any less important.
When I realized I was passionate about the fashion industry, I realized I can still help people, even though, when I was younger, I didn't expect to be in this industry. I've learned that your purpose is defined by you, what you want and what you work for. I've been given opportunities that only happen once in a lifetime, and I've met so many influential people. I'm lucky enough to be able to write my purpose and define my life and that should be enough. My best should be enough.
If you're in my position, where you're worried you aren't living up to what you thought you would be when you were younger, remember that everyone has their strengths and weaknesses. Everyone has their own path that they're walking down. You can make a difference no matter what. You don't have to be the one to save the whole world, what you are doing to make small changes is enough. You are enough, your life is enough, and your purpose is based solely on you. You have value and worth, and you are better than you ever could have dreamed. Don't be afraid to make changes, to start over. Don't be afraid to live your passions.
