What Makes You Tick?

February 26, 2017 -

Choosing to take this semester off from school was a huge decision to make, and while ultimately, I think I made the right choice, there have been difficult aspects to it.  For the first time in my life, I no longer define myself as a student, and have had to reestablish myself in my own community, apart from my close friends.  Stripped completely of who I once was, I have been left with a chance to redefine myself, and choose who I want to be. 

So I am doing just that.

While taking time off from school definitely isn’t for everybody, I will say that is such a unique opportunity, in which you are neither a student, nor a working adult in the “real world”.  As such, it often times ends up being a time of self discovery, where you have the chance to disect every aspect of who you once were, and rebuild yourself as an individual; as who you want to be.  This cathartic experience, while troubling at times, has been so necessary and powerful in my own life, and has helped me further discover my passions and my drive; what makes me tick, if you will.

I believe that each and every person, no matter who they are and where they come from has something that they are passionate about, and it’s all about discovering what this passion is.  For some people, it is present from the time that they are born, while others may spend a lifetime searching for it.  The only way to discover this drive, is to go out into the world with an open mind, and experience new things.

For me, I feel at peace when I am in a creative environment.  Whether that be writing and executing music, playing with photography, or even taking the time to admire other great artists’ creations.  While I’ve always had a passion for creativity, I now know that it is what drives me forward each and every day.  I feel such a great sense of excitement when I master a new song on the piano, and feel completely at ease when I’m walking through an art gallery.  Even this blog has become such a wonderful creative outlet for me, where I can share everything that I am passionate about.

So, I encourage you readers to discover a passion.  Find something that makes you excited to get up in the morning, and immerse yourself into it.  Read up on some of your favorite influencers, and get inspired.   Each and every person has a drive, so find what makes you tick.

Good luck.

-sb