The quest for finding life’s meaning continues. We need to feel the satisfaction of contributing a significant element to the modern world. Leaving our mark is as special as our fingerprint. No one is capable of leaving a mark on our behalf. Society may run on a point and rank system, but at the end of the day, we all play a special role, and we are individually important. We each hold deep within us a treasured gift. This gift is often meant to be our mission to act on. Early on in my life, I loved writing, and I could not wait to grow up so I could write. Somewhere along the way, I figured only grown-ups could be writers, but one day I challenged the meaning of a grown up and decided to be a writer at some point. Waiting for the most opportune time was the very excuse I was riding on to avoid disappointment and criticism. My young and naïve ego were my biggest obstacle in my placement in this world. Growing up, I was never told I could not pursue something I wanted to try, nor was I forced into pre-decided expectations. In my efforts towards deciding what I wanted to be when I grew up (whatever that really means), I went through the gamut of options from teacher to doctor and anything in between. My entire thought process for deciding my future was figuring out my passion and making an impact. Making an impact and helping others has been of the utmost importance to me, and in that, making an impact does not mean being in the spotlight. Leaving my mark on this world does not have the co-requisites of fame and fortune. Through my self-exploration and discovery, I knew my professional career of Speech-Language Pathology would be most fitting with my values, but my burning desire to become a writer was still ringing in my ear. The start of my professional career is relatively near, but still far enough away to warrant the pursuit of seeing what I could do with my passion for writing. I knew writing a book was not on my radar, so I went back to the idea of leaving my mark. What was the one unique thing I could do to express myself and fulfill my requirements of hopefully making a lasting difference? My personal platform was drawn to the idea of blogging. The form was simple; nothing had to be fancy or frilly. I could be real, genuine, and chronicle my perspectives of life. Publishing my thoughts and feelings to public media outlets has taught me to push myself. By putting myself in a vulnerable position, I have learned to be more conscious of how we each look at life differently and contribute different attributes. After some soul searching, my intentions were a mere attempt to bring some positivity to a gloomy day, but I have gained so much more than I ever could have imagined. What began in a moment of spontaneity, has developed into me diving deeper in declaring my mark on this world. This has been a humbling and inspiring experience. It is hard to comprehend that one little link has been clicked on worldwide, and in an instance, the vastness of the world brings us together as one. Through writing, I have learned to have an open mind, be aware of others’ views and beliefs, and to never be afraid to stand up for the things that matter most to me. And for those reasons and more, I will treasure my mark with a priceless value. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2016
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Deborah Hoover
12/5/2016 10:20:04 am
Love your blog. So fresh seeing the world through a young lady's eyes. Thanks!
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