Saturday, August 9, 2008

Fuel.

In this life we all have talents, our own unique set of abilities, and as we grow we hone them. We try to better them, better ourselves.

Learn. Improve. Repeat.
This is our cycle.

It is human nature for us to want to do better, to strive for excellence. And so we do. But very few of us succeed in attaining our goals, in making our dreams a reality. We reach for the stars. We scheme to make it big, plot our fame. Even after excessive measures, the stars can still seem so far away, so distant and otherworldly...

But one must not lose hope. For, in essence, the stars are merely an icon. A sign - a symbol, rather - that represents ideals, aspirations, success to everyone in their own little way. Indeed, one mustn't say that "success" is synonymous to fame. To the world, perhaps, yes, fame is the epitome of success.

Money. Reputation. Material things.

Garbage.

In the round of life, people can get confused as to what really matters, what should be held close to our hearts. Mistakes are made, priorities mix up, and we have a planet full of people who are caught in the wiles of the world.

Atypically, a person abstains from all worldy pleasures and takes pleasure in the joy of family. In the hallowed haven of the home. Where love and talents foster.

As I stated, we all have them, these talents. And as we grow (up and together), they develop into passions. As our knowledge and love for our craft grows, it becomes a part of us, our talents a part of us. Skills we harness, arts we channel into constructive and enlightening venues. Soon they burn like a fire within us, and we thrive off of the natural high we get when we create something great.

Be it literature, music, art, sports, or any other skill or ability - it is an outlet to release our inner selves. To express ourselves. To inspire, and to be inspired. To learn. And to grow.

That is why we must cultivate. Learn. Improve. Repeat. Our passions will fuel our life. So much to learn, so much to do and accomplish - and all this time to do it in! My admonition is to LIVE, and make every day, every hour, minute, second count. It all leads to the ultimate outcome - will we reach the stars?

Always remeber:
Passion is the fuel of life - so light it up and watch it burn.



Bryce

5 comments:

andrew said...

Great opening man, I can tell I'm gonna enjoy this. Can't wait for the next post!

Drew

Hannah! said...

whoa bro...inspiring.

Karolyn said...

Wow...Very impressive and stirring! Keep the deep thinking going!

Kristine said...

Amazing...or should I say phenomenal! ;) Just keep writing, and i'll keep reading!

Christie said...

Bryce, I don't really know you at all... But after reading this, I feel like I do. I am a friend of Kristine's from Nevada. You are a great writer! I have a feeling that you will really go far in life with your writing and speaking skills. I ALMOST felt as if I were reading a conference talk or somethin. lol :) Keep it up! Your ideas and opinions are very agreeable!
~Christie Gifford~