CEOs, All Time Low, Conspiracy Theorists. And Me! - Comments

No problem. I'm glad that I could help. :) <3

@ FearTheMotionless
You're so amazing. As I read your comment, I was sitting here going, "Yeah! Yeah, that makes so much sense!" And then I cursed myself because why couldn't it be that easy for me to see the answer. Thank you so much for your advice. <3

I don't know how much this piece of advice would help (cause I'm still a kid that just graduated high school), but I still hope that it will. First of all, dreams and aspirations dwindle sometimes and I understand that, but you graduated high school a year ago. Your dreams take time to work for and develop. Don't worry too much about not achieving any of your goals so quickly. You have your whole life ahead of you. As for the loss of fire, I can relate. I find that exploring a new aspect of life helps to get the spark back. Get outside more and experience the world. Whether it's traveling to a different city or country, or just taking a walk in a nearby park, engage in something that is awe-inspiring or interesting to you. You can also find new artistic things to get into. Music and books are very inspiring, in my opinion. Bottom line: just take a break from worrying about the goals that you are stressing about, and come back to them when you feel more refreshed and ready to hit the ground running. I hope you feel better, Felix! <3

@ kitsch
You're so kind, sweetheart. Thank you. You have made my evening. Thank you so much.

I think that's really disheartening and I sincerely hope you are able to find people like that soon. Your future is much brighter than you think, with a support system or not, ok. And I know it's cliché, but those moments where your mind and heart rebel against their expectations to "be a drone"? Hold on to that. That is your true, unfiltered, unapologetic and authentic self shining through. Don't ever lose the spark within you and your passion altogether just because of jobs you pursue. Jobs are often so temporary. Even with some degrees, many people end up working jobs they never expected because of all the options available afterwards.

It's not the be all, end all with that piece of paper saying "occupation: _____" when it's logged into a system. Growing up doesn't mean letting go of hopes and dreams. It may mean putting them on hold, but never forever. I truly believe you have the capability and motivation to end up truly happy. You're just getting there at your own pace and people are unintentionally trying to break you down into bits and pieces. You are whole.

I get that. I hope you find your passion again soon.

@ kitsch
I can't seem to find those people that you're talking about. Everyone in my life is now telling me that I have to grow up, get rid of my childhood dream, and become a numb drone working a job that I don't even want. As for me, I don't know what it is, but when I try to motivate myself, it just doesn't work. I listen to those people around me more than I do myself. It's so hard trying to find myself when everyone wants me to be someone I'm not.

@ Princess of Fantasy
I love doing little prompts like that. It's so fun to free verse a story like that, and then go back to edit it or something. Thank you for the tip.

@ Michael Westen
I've always been impatient with myself when I can't write, because I love writing. I don't know what it is about this moment in time, but it's becoming very difficult to want to write. I know time does the best. You have to wait for that inspiration. I know I want to write something, but it's physically impossible. It's scary to think of it like that, you know?

Thank you all for your comments!

The tips they gave you are pretty good. I think it'll come back to you when you least expect it. Try reading something you really love, pull inspiration from it.

I wish I could give you something better, but that's all I got.

A very good tip I've learned that helped me get back into writing is to take a random character you made up (or you can make up a new one), and write a reaction scenario. Like write about how they would feel or have felt about the death of a loved one or write about them doing something they enjoy. Even if you only end up with one paragraph, you'll eventually begin to write more each day.

I seriously think it's pretty cool how you linked seemingly unrelated people together by the fact that they possess passion. Very good points. As for some tips, I think it definitely helps to have people like them and others in your life to motivate you. Friends and family, significant other in the future, etcetera. I'm not saying self motivation is useless. Not at all. But having some people "cheering you on" helps.

What I do is talk to people I know well and not as well too. I talk, and my passion for writing and wanting to learn and retain information shows. People tell me I'm "intense" about certain topics. I don't get offended. I am grateful that people can see what I truly care about, both when I'm physically in uni and not.

Additionally, blogging helps. Blogging isn't writing stories or articles, but it IS writing. I try to keep it as free flowing as possible while keeping within the guidelines, of course. But my thoughts are my own. No one can take away my passion. That's what I think of when I feel low or not as good as others.