“Passion is energy.
Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you”.
Oprah Winfrey
Having moved to a new town where I don’t know anyone I made
the brave decision to gatecrash the local creative writers’ group last night.
As soon as I arrived I instantly knew I would really like
these people, and not just because they meet in a pub regularly.
I am relatively new to writing. Some of you know I started
after I lost my mobility and needed a hobby to pass the time. It’s now
something I incorporate into my life almost daily and has replaced the sports I
used to play yet still leaves me feeling fulfilled.
I think it’s so important to have something that’s just ‘ours’
in this world. It’s a busy old life, especially for those of us with families,
and sometimes it can feel we are being pulled in all directions. Pursuing your
passion keeps you grounded, combats anxiety and depression and instills a sense
of purpose. Experiencing such intense emotion about a specific part of your
life can’t help but encourage positivity in other areas too.
If you can’t think of anything you love to do think back to
when you were a child. Did you love playdoh, making models? Could you transfer
that to a creative hobby now? My son used to love spending time outdoors in his
tent and is now a keen nature photograph.
We all have our ‘thing’. Something that excites us, and
makes our heart sing. Have you found
yours?
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