Currently, I am reading Adair Lara’s ‘Naked, Drunk and Writing’, which could be the most life changing powerful book I‘ve ever read within my 28 1/2 years of existence.

Reviewing the strikethroughs in that last sentence points out what the author describes in this writer’s guide for personal essay and memoir writing, as ’what not to do’ and that is to revise a beginning sentence way before ‘getting to the point’. She would however, applaud my epiphany in realizing that I am still aspiring to become a great writer rather than telling tales of being established one. The author considers lowering standards also known as humility, a way of kicking egos to the curb, which is very necessary at times.

Here is my point: knowing your passion is one thing, but pursuing it is a story.

Wait, wait, wait; let me reflect on this for a moment…

It’s not a story per say fiction, though you do go through variables and emotions similar to a character within a love story or suspense tale. I can best describe it as a memoir where you have an epiphany during a disheartening moment, complexities to overcome such as sacrifices and survival and finally a closing end that summarizes the great lengths it took to achieve your breakthrough. If you think about it, pursuing your passion can turn into a personal story and become very helpful for just about anybody looking for inspiration.

As you create a great closing end in pursuing your passion, remember everything takes time to develop no matter how big or small. It is evident that following your dream does lead to eternal satisfaction happiness—just look at the inspiration around you. Both faith in what you do and encouragement from others help you better understand why you’re pursuing this passion in the first place. And, I do not care what you say, but EVERY obstacle we encounter is specifically designed to bring our attention to much needed patience, humility and practice.

Although, I cannot tell you what to do, I will ask that you consider the great things pursuing your passion does to the soul. There is no restriction on how you can go about creating something beautiful, so do what it takes to follow your dream. Your passion can manifest into something beyond your control only if you let go and follow hope. Lastly, OPEN YOUR HEART and absorb all of the lessons, techniques and delicacies in order to be the best you can be. Believe in you and the rest is history in the making.