My Passions: Before, Now And Someday || Ladies Of Hive Community Contest #134

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2️⃣ A passion is a value that one holds dear. What are you passionate about in life? If you have not yet discovered a passion, what would you like to be passionate about?

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If there is one thing that every man and woman should strive for in life, it's discovering their passion and pursuing it! Does this sound cliché? Someone may say, "Is that not what most people do?" I'm afraid to say, not "most people'' do this. Some people live and die without pursuing their passion. I never want to be one of those people.

Passion means those things we love to do that are valuable or important to us. They are critical to our happiness and bring us fulfilment.

In my country, our environment, family structure and sometimes culture make it hard to discover your passion. Some of us grew up pursuing things or jobs that we were made to do. I have friends that were not happy working in certain spheres or offices because it's not their passion. Once they came out from their parent's or guardian's control and supervision and got some financial backing, that's when they pursued what they love to do!

Of course, this will come as a shock and lead to talks like, "Oh, he or she is ungrateful. Or as a parent, I know better but he or she wouldn't listen to me."

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My Past Merged With My Present

I'm lucky because one of my passions is literature. My Dad saw this when I was very young and tried within his power to encourage and support me. He started by buying me books and making me read them. After reading, he would sit with me and discuss them. Reading became an integral part of me. It became my passion, a form of expression and growth of my mind.

I always have a book with me everywhere I go and with the popularity of digital formats, I make sure to load my e-library with some of the books that I can't get in paperback or hardcover. They are my treasure. Reading helped me a lot as I started to write fiction and poetry as well, another form of expression. I can't go a day without reading something. Hive makes this passion more fun for me!

Another passion I have is cooking and baking! I did these a lot when I had some time in my hands some years back. I bought some cookbooks and experimented. I love to try new dishes to spice up my menu at home and keep the dining table interesting. Lately, I have not had time to do any baking but I'm planning to resume this passion soon.

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My Future

The second question has an additional baby question which says: What would you like to be passionate about? There are some things I would love to be passionate about and they are contained in my bucket list. I have an insatiable curiosity for new knowledge which I believe can be acquired via travelling.

I love to travel but haven't done so in ages! I love adventures too. So visiting some interesting places like heritage sites all over the world is a passion I really would want to pursue. It's unlikely at the moment because of my job and family commitments. But if I ever get the opportunity, I would pack my bags and get on the road!

Travelling and adventures are intertwined and they are a great way to live a fulfilling life. I see people who have travelled far and wide as fulfilled because they have seen things, met people of different tribes and cultures. They have learned a lot along the way and their perspective is always different and enlightening than people who don't travel.

Hopefully, I get to pursue these passions soon enough and perhaps write about my adventures someday!

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hey have learned a lot along the way and their perspective is always different and enlightening than people who don't travel.

I totally agree with you, people who travel alot tend to have a vast knowledge of alot of things.

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Yes, they do! Thanks for reading. 🙂

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Hello @kemmyb. Hope you are doing well this week. I understand when you say that sometimes external conditions such as the ones in your country hamper one from discovering her passions. Indeed we sometimes have to put aside our deepest yearnings to pursue more stable ventures.

I can see how your father stirred and instilled a passion for literature. It shows in your writing and development as an author.

"I'm lucky because one of my passions is literature. My Dad saw this when I was very young and tried within his power to encourage and support me....Reading became an integral part of me. It became my passion, a form of expression and growth of my mind."

I hope you can resume your passion and travel abroad. I love historical sites also.

Thanks for sharing your story. Take care.

!ALIVE

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Indeed we sometimes have to put aside our deepest yearnings to pursue more stable ventures.

Very true. We give priority to the practical things in our lives but that doesn't mean our passions are lost forever. We can always nurture them by the side or wait till life gets a little easier. Either way, we must not lose that part of ourselves. That's why I hope to resume travelling when I'm able to.

Thank you so much for your kind words and support. Your words inspire me to keep nurturing my passions. Enjoy the rest of your day and take care. 🥰 !PIMP

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It's amazing the you love reading and your Dad knew early on and supported it😍 And having the passion for cooking is really nice. I imagine you surprise your loved ones most of the time.

I wish you the best as you find ways to fulfill your third one and travel to places. Good luck to you !LADY

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Your passions are wonderful and a bit similar to mine. You're right when you talk about how the environment we live in and our backgrounds play an active role in if our passions are followed or not. You were truly blessed to be in a family where your dreams could be supported.

I hope to travel the world too, meet a lot of people, try out dishes and generally embrace the culture there. Hope we get to do all these wonderful things dear @kemmyb

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Thank so much for these kind words. Let's hope we get to pursue our passions and soon! 🙂 !LADY

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It was a pleasure. Wish you all the best.🤗

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Beautiful that your past has merged with your future and your financial security comes precisely from what you love to do. You are simply happy.

!LADY

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Thank you so much for reading. !PIZZA 🙂

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Traveling and reading is something I am passionate about. Someday I hope to travel around the world and just read BOOKS😅. I hope you find time to resume baking soon

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Someday I hope to travel around the world and just read BOOKS...

Oh, you have no idea how much I want THIS! That would be a slice of heaven on earth. 😆 Thanks so much for your lovely comment and support. 💕
!LADY

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You're right when you say that most people just live a life void of passion. They get too busy and they forget that there a thing like passion. I admire the things you're passionate about especially trying out new recipes. The only thing I did with cook book when I was way younger was imagine myself eating the yummy looking dishes 😅

Just like yourself, I love to travel and explore too❣️ in the nearest future, I hope you get to explore places and if you need a travel buddy, do beckon on me😅✨

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The only thing I did with cook book when I was way younger was imagine myself eating...

Very funny! 😄 Now that you are older, you can still try those recipes. A travel buddy is a great idea! Hehe. Thanks so much for your visit. !LUV

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Have an amazing day kemmy dear 😊

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I can relate with the book thing. I've been an avid reader since I was a child as well. My dawning came one day when my older brother, who was in junior high at the time, brought home his literary book. I took it and read it from cover to cover; hence my love of reading. I recently re-discovered the library, as prior to that, I was purchasing books, both hard copies and digital, and it became hard to afford with today's prices. Books give us the opportunity to go on an adventure without leaving home; forget our problems for a few minutes or hours, and they entertain us. I also find that you can get some really cool ideas for things, even fiction books, to try at home, whether it's a recipe, a decorating idea or an adventure.

Anyway, thank you for sharing and my you get the chance to experience all of your passions! Take care! !LADY

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Books give us the opportunity to go on an adventure without leaving home...

Exactly! That's one good reason I love to read. Thanks to your brother, you are an avid reader now. Lovely comment, thanks! 🙂

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Really nice article! I love traveling and I did a lot more when I was younger also. I love to learn new languages and I've got a few places that I want to visit in the future on my bucket list, like: Japan, North Pole, Paris, Egypt, Hawaii, Oregon and more. You? ;P

Unfortunately traveling is kind of a pain in the... "booty" right now but hopefully that freedom may come back soon. I loved reading about your passions @kemmyb! Good evening. 😀

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Your dad has taken a note of your passion and encouraged you which is such good parenting on his behalf. Travelling is my passion as well, it is one thing that brings utmost joy to me.

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Yes, my Dad did great! I see we have a shared passion for travelling then. Hehe. Thanks so much for your visit. 🙂 !PIZZA

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All thanks to your Dad for helping you out with your reading passion.

Please try and create more time for your cooking and baking passion so that you and the whole family will be able to eat different yummy delicacies. I love your passions lady, they are nice. Have a lovely weekend

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