Passion, can the simplicity of such a concept inspire and invoke change amongst people? Surely it can, we all contain the ability to influence others through whatever it may be that motivates our existence. Everyone has something that they are passionate about, whether it be to gain knowledge, or to be the best athlete they can be, to the negative habits of binge drinking. A concept as alcohol can be a passion as well, think about how faithful those individuals are to their drink of choice and to consistently drink on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. The passion that is found within oneself is evident in one’s walk. However what good is it to have passion when it follows with no purpose?
Discovering one’s talents can develop passion, at the first glimpse of realizing that one’s talents are true gifts will definitely spur some passion from it. This is where the most hardest thing to do follows, that is to discover how to pursue one’s passion and not be afraid to let go of something that may not seem right at the time to continue in the pursuit of that passion. Those choices will have to be made, and in the end they will help define the person that one is to become. Fear should not be permitted to grip and halt one’s dreams and aspirations, for it is through these times that we find lessons to be learned and strengths to evolve. Therefore, to those who find themselves in such a quarrel on whether to live up to society’s and perhaps parents standard of what to become, and following something to the contrary that is truly a passion, I say steam ahead towards the passion and live with no regrets.
I have become once again inspired to continue on the path that is so evident of my passion, and that is Architecture. Architecture for me does not mean designing intricate commercial and residential structures, but a medium to which I can help change a community and a people for the greater good. There is this gentleman by the name of David Garibaldi who is an artist and does amazingly inspirational shows. David has honed down the technique of developing a painting before an audience in nearly minutes with the help of a live DJ, to help keep up the tempo. I had recently had the chance to see his show at the Bovard Auditorium on USC’s campus. This very eclectic young man is full of passion and has a great purpose to back it. Transitioning from a street Graffiti artist whose only canvas was anything that had a façade and was standing, to having his 6ft. black canvas perched on top of a stand to be displayed to hundreds of audience members, where he would then commence his work and show. David truly has found his niche for inspiring others and using his talents to help inspire others to follow their passion. David’s story is filled with excitement and life lessons, from deciding to give up the need to display his artwork illegally, to finding himself in the local jazz and art clubs selling his work. With the little means that David had, he decided to go to Art school and pursue more knowledge to help his talent evolve. He found himself filled with joy even though in the beginning he was nearly broke, but now David has his traveling show and words of wisdom. Passion with purpose is the main subject being conveyed from this 27 year old who through his shows has raised over $500,000 for various non-profit organization and looks forward to raise 1 million by the time he is 30 years of age. He is also adamant about having others follow their dreams despite what place or stage in life an individual may be in, but the lasting notion that David poses upon those he comes into contact with is that, whatever passion that person possesses, make sure there is equally a purpose right beside it. From David I have learned that there will come greater things in my life so long as I stay true to my passion and keeps the purpose that drives me to it alive and well. http://vimeo.com/8754075
Discovering one’s talents can develop passion, at the first glimpse of realizing that one’s talents are true gifts will definitely spur some passion from it. This is where the most hardest thing to do follows, that is to discover how to pursue one’s passion and not be afraid to let go of something that may not seem right at the time to continue in the pursuit of that passion. Those choices will have to be made, and in the end they will help define the person that one is to become. Fear should not be permitted to grip and halt one’s dreams and aspirations, for it is through these times that we find lessons to be learned and strengths to evolve. Therefore, to those who find themselves in such a quarrel on whether to live up to society’s and perhaps parents standard of what to become, and following something to the contrary that is truly a passion, I say steam ahead towards the passion and live with no regrets.
I have become once again inspired to continue on the path that is so evident of my passion, and that is Architecture. Architecture for me does not mean designing intricate commercial and residential structures, but a medium to which I can help change a community and a people for the greater good. There is this gentleman by the name of David Garibaldi who is an artist and does amazingly inspirational shows. David has honed down the technique of developing a painting before an audience in nearly minutes with the help of a live DJ, to help keep up the tempo. I had recently had the chance to see his show at the Bovard Auditorium on USC’s campus. This very eclectic young man is full of passion and has a great purpose to back it. Transitioning from a street Graffiti artist whose only canvas was anything that had a façade and was standing, to having his 6ft. black canvas perched on top of a stand to be displayed to hundreds of audience members, where he would then commence his work and show. David truly has found his niche for inspiring others and using his talents to help inspire others to follow their passion. David’s story is filled with excitement and life lessons, from deciding to give up the need to display his artwork illegally, to finding himself in the local jazz and art clubs selling his work. With the little means that David had, he decided to go to Art school and pursue more knowledge to help his talent evolve. He found himself filled with joy even though in the beginning he was nearly broke, but now David has his traveling show and words of wisdom. Passion with purpose is the main subject being conveyed from this 27 year old who through his shows has raised over $500,000 for various non-profit organization and looks forward to raise 1 million by the time he is 30 years of age. He is also adamant about having others follow their dreams despite what place or stage in life an individual may be in, but the lasting notion that David poses upon those he comes into contact with is that, whatever passion that person possesses, make sure there is equally a purpose right beside it. From David I have learned that there will come greater things in my life so long as I stay true to my passion and keeps the purpose that drives me to it alive and well. http://vimeo.com/8754075
Emmanuel “God with us”
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