By Matt Fuentes
In the present-day world, the field of academia has been noted for promoting the creation of written works on subjects that may not necessarily arouse the writer’s passion or inspiration. This phenomenon can often lead to individuals feeling hesitant about engaging in writing as a whole. However, I implore you to ponder on something that you hold dear to your heart and attempt to create a written piece about it. What is that one aspect of your life that you deem irreplaceable? What is that one topic that you can discuss for hours on end and educate others about? I am certain that it would not be a difficult feat for you to pinpoint this particular aspect, as each person possesses that one passion or hobby that they would love to write about in the absence of any academic constraints.
For me, personally, the subject of music holds a special place in my heart. Although it is true that music is a common love among most individuals, it occupies a particularly vital role in my life. I am constantly listening to it, playing it, and even producing it. It occupies my thoughts for a significant portion of each day. I am certain that you, too, possess that one thing that you continually think about and would prefer to be doing in place of school or work.
It is important to note that you need not conform to a particular set of guidelines or format. Rather, simply allow the words to pour out of you with the ease and fluidity that often characterizes people when they are in their “zone”. This may entail writing about your favorite pastime or even your most beloved passion. In sharing what you love, you will find that it can be a therapeutic experience, while simultaneously inspiring others to take up your cause. Who knows, you may even succeed in influencing someone to take up your passion themselves.
Write down the initial thoughts that come to mind without giving in to the temptation to overanalyze the process. Then, at a later time, you can revisit your work and modify it to your liking. Rest assured that this undertaking should not pose any difficulty since you are writing about something that you adore, rather than some unexciting topic. This exercise may even engender an enhanced appreciation for writing in its entirety and may be the starting point for a newfound passion. I am eager to read about your interests and hopeful that they may spark a newfound appreciation within myself as well.