Sunday, January 24, 2010

Passions of Life

I don't watch Opera regularly but I do like her "Things I Know That I Know". For me, one of the "Things That I Know That I Know" is that life is really not worth living if you don't have a passion.

As you've probably figured out from reading my blog - if anyone besides my one follower is actually reading my blog! - is that I am a teacher. This is one of my passions in life. And I consider myself blessed to be able to have my passion as my career. However, I'm also blessed that teaching is only one of my many passions. Others include reading, writing, children, natural hair. The list goes on.

The important thing for everyone is that you find the passion in your life. And we all have them and for those of you who think that you don't - think again. Remember being a little kids and becoming lost in something. Maybe it was playing trucks or dolls or riding your bike. But I'm sure it was SOMETHING. Think of what you would do, or want to do, even if you weren't being paid.

That's the point. There is something in our lives that makes our hearts sing. Find that. Connect with that. Hold on to that. And if someone tries to tell you to grow up or that your passion is childish, pointless, ridiculous - ignore them. Pity them. Pray that they find their passion.

Let it fill you. Let it hold you. Let it support you in the darkest times. Let it surround you in the best of times. Most of all, let it be you.


This post is dedicated to my one follower - Dan. One of the most caring and compassionate humans beings I've be privileged to know. I thank social networking for reintroducing me to this gentle soul.