Passion
by Candice Wilson
What is Your Passion?
If you don’t know what your passion is, then
see it as an adventure. The journey to finding
your passion will be fun, all you have to do is
find it. Enjoy the ride!
Ways to establish what your passion is:
1. Look at your childhood what did you
love doing?
What were the things that made you happy? What did you want to be when you grew
up? When looking back on my childhood, I
realised little Candy always had a piece of
paper and a pencil in her hand. It drove my
folk’s nuts because I would draw and paint on
any available surface. I loved climbing trees,
reading, swimming, dancing and riding my
bike. At 28, I started art classes, and a true
love affair started with oil paints. The
following year I signed up for a degree in
visual arts which I have been studying for the
past 8 years, and I love the way my art
continues to improve and brings joy to those
who viewed it. I bought myself a bike,
started swimming and 2 months ago I even
tried rock climbing with my brother in law.
Through doing all these different activities, I
began to realise that I have been far too
serious in my life and that I have forgotten
how to play. You are never too old to play and
have fun in life. Just because you have
commitments doesn’t mean you can’t still
have fun.
2. Bucket List
Create a list of activities that you would like to
do before you die. Make the list inspiring and
exciting, filled with activities you would love
to do. Get your friends to write their own lists
too, compare notes and discover new ideas
you would have never considered. An added
benefit is that they can hold your hand and
encourage you to go through with the
crazier ones on your list. My great friend
Karen organised for me to go para-gliding
and kept me calm as they were strapping
me into the parachute. Who willingly straps
on a parachute and then runs behind a car
going 50km an hour. Me, apparently and it
was an amazing experience, and I am so glad
she suggested it. I would have never even
thought of doing it on my own. Through doing
different activities you may discover a hidden
passion you never knew you had.
Ewya June 2016 - 9