I recently read an awesome article called "Screw Finding your Passion" by Mark Manson, which is about life, and how we're always complaining about winning the dream job, or finding the right passion. Reality is, most of the time our passion is right in front of us, yet we tend to ignore it. Manson goes on to say that the problem isn't finding your passion, the problem is productivity, perception and acceptance. I highly suggest you read this article whenever you're feeling in a funk, or just simply want a new look on life. I really agreed with a lot of the points he gave, and so here I am right now, going with my passion, using it, exploring it and sharing it. MUSIC! Anybody who knows me well, knows this is my passion. I get so much pleasure by discovering new artists, and creating playlists for myself, friends and hey, whoever out there wants to listen! Maybe I could work in the Music industry one day and have that "dream job", or maybe simply keeping Music as a strong passionate hobby is all I need? We'll see.
I recently went to see two shows in the city at the Corona theater on Notre-Dame street in Montreal. Bahamas on November 25th, and Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats on November 30th. Both were absolutely fantastic, but yet two completely different styles of music. I was talking with my girlfriend who joined me for both, and was saying that what I love most about music, and going to live shows, is seeing the people from all different backgrounds, races, ages etc come together to see someone perform - music brings people together, and I love it. I promised myself that I would continue to attend random live shows for as long as I can. I tend to stay away from the bigger venues like the Bell center, I really enjoy being in a more intimate venue, the energy is amazing. Next up is Vance Joy at the end of January, it'll be my third time seeing him perform live, and I cannot WAIT! He added a 3rd show, if tickets are still available and you're a fan, do it, you will not regret it!
In conclusion of today's post, I urge you all to stop and ask yourself what do you love doing? Reading, writing, music, crafting, running, cooking? Go out and take 30 mins today and do it. Create something for yourself, the gratification will be worth every second!
Cheers!
xo
