Passion about your passion
I would like to share a link with you all. Have you ever met someone that was majoring in something...say...Studio Recording, but he didn't really have equipment of his own, and he didn't really do much outside of class? It always boggles my mind when I meet someone like that. They take a class, or major in something that they are 'passionate' about, but they complain through the class, and treat their classes as jumping through hoops rather than a learning opportunity. If you aren't really passionate, and want to learn something, why the heck are you in that major, taking those classes. If you are really passionate about something you should be obsessed with it. Take drawing. If you are an illustration major, you are probably totting around a sketch pad with you where ever you go, writing down ideas, practicing drawing all the time, and your roommates are probably tired of the doodles all over the cereal boxes and mail.
In that spirit, I share with you this link: Put your money where your mouth is
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My problem is that I'm not passionate about ANYTHING (when it comes to majors). I really like a lot of things, but I can't seem to find one that claims me completely. I like to be well-rounded rather than well-focused. So I've picked a major that sounds like I'll enjoy it enough to stick to it, but I have yet to be passionate about it.
Passion is relative. Your passion is relative to other people's passion and even within yourself. Compared to their interest in other things, their interest in music might be passionate. This may be so even if they rarely do anything with music. So passion may not be all consuming, but may be at the level of a hobby.
--Bigredhammer
Speaking of passions, were you planning a blog entry for Stardust?
I congratulate those of you who have found your passion in life and are following it. I've tried lots of activities over the years, some of which I enjoy, but I can't say I have found a real passion.
I've taken community classes to learn more about things like photography and other hobbies, and have even joined clubs, but often end up feeling like an "imposter" invading the realm of the passionate, because I don't feel the same all consuming passion that others feel.
Another example is fishing. I go fishing with friends, and see/feel the passion in their eyes, and the delight in catching "the big one". I enjoy it, but to me it is just fishing and so I don't read about it in my spare time or invest in tons poles and equipment, but still enjoy going out and fishing with friends.
Sometimes I wonder what is wrong with me in this respect, but I just keep plugging along. Anyone have similar experiences? Does everyone have a "passion"?
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