Passion
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Have you ever gotten to a point in your life where you stopped to really think about what your passion is or even what your purpose in life may be? What does the word passion mean in the first place? Passion is when something or someone truly makes you happy and catches your heart. It is more than just enthusiasm or excitement; passion is ambition that is materialized into action to put as much heart, mind, body, and soul into something as is possible.
As my journey in high school began, I wanted to discover what my passion was. Why am I here on this beautiful planet? What is my purpose? What truly makes me happy? Is it art? Is it playing sports? Is it singing or dancing? As I was experimenting with different things that made me happy; I came to the realization that what caught my heart the most was helping humans and animals in whatever way I can; that became my true passion. As a young woman of south Asian decent my parents and society as a whole expected me to become a Doctor or an Engineer as that is the norm for south Asian children. However, prior to discovering that my passion was to help people; I enrolled in an undergraduate program for Social Work. I can’t begin to tell you how many people tried to bring me down. They were very judgmental and very biased towards my decision of becoming a Social worker. My own family discouraged me by saying things like “it’s a shame that your not becoming an Engineer like the rest of your cousins.” I did not let their ignorance bring me down and stop me from following my true passion; within an year I will graduate as a proud Social Worker and be happy in knowing that I will make a positive difference in a persons life.
Anyways, what I am really trying to get at here is no matter what anyone tells you, no matter how hard circumstances in life may be; if something or someone truly makes you happy, if your passionate about a certain thing; get off that seat, take the wheel into your hands and start steering your life towards the destination that truly catches your heart. I know you will not regret it. Finding your passion isn’t just about careers and money. Its about finding your authentic self. The one you’ve buried beneath other people’s needs and societal pressures. Go on, follow your passion, be prepared to work hard and sacrifice, and above all, don’t let anyone limit your dreams. Spread your wings wide; and sore towards your passion; once you find it; you’ll be that much closer to feeling eternal happiness.
Gimhani Tennakoon.
