This post is a repeat from last year,
but includes added information.
What is your
passion and where does it take you? People around me know that I don’t leave
home without a notebook and an ink pen. If you’re a passenger in my car, you
may be asked to jot down a thought for me…can’t let those nuggets of
inspiration disappear. Writing is my passion, it follows me.
Over a decade
ago, I attended a birthday party for a friend’s aunt, at the aunt’s home. As my
sons and I pulled into the circular drive, I thought wow, this is nice.
As I stepped into the foyer and walked through to the living room, I was
captivated. There was a large open living room, with a Florida room attached.
I looked up,
and in the corner of the room was a narrow winding staircase that led to a
small loft area. Like a kid in a candy store, I said, “Oooh, can I go up
there?” Once I was at the top of the staircase, I was drawn to a corner of the
room that held a four-shelf bookcase and a desk with a tall floor lamp beside
it.
I yelled
down to the party host, “You don’t have to entertain me, I’ll stay up here and
write.”
Afraid that
I wouldn’t be invited back, I rejoined the celebration instead of giving in to
the urge to be anti-social by spending time with my muse.
As we got in
our car to leave, my son whispered to me, “Ma, are they rich?”
“I don’t
know, but I really liked their library area.”
My passion
for writing and writing spaces, seems to follow me wherever I go. A few years ago,
when I first visited the college campus that my son attends, I walked around in
awe. One particular building caught my attention. It was a huge, historic brick
building, surrounded by willow trees, and a couple of park benches along the
walkway.
Walking with
my son, I said, “ooooh…”
Before I
could complete my sentence he said, “Don’t tell me…this would make a good
writing spot.”
“Yes.”
“Ma, please
don’t randomly show up on campus. This is why I wanted to go to school out of
state.”
I did not
randomly show up at my son school, but I do follow my passion by taking
advantage of stolen moments to spend time writing.
I encourage
you too, to take advantage of stolen moments to pursue your passion. Your
passion may include exploring areas that spark your interest. The timing
doesn’t have to be perfect, you don’t have to make huge sacrifices, but do
something for you.
If you are a
writer or interested in writing, check out the upcoming free events sponsored
by YpsiWrites.
How will you
follow your passion?
