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The Power of Passion and Purpose

After experiencing life, some individuals yearn for a second opportunity to discover their purpose. While passion can be a motivator, it's important to exercise caution and weigh the potential outcomes before jumping in. Taking the time to contemplate where your passion may take you is crucial.

As someone who has seen many individuals yearn for a second chance to find their purpose, I can't help but think of the character Grizabella from the play Cats. Despite being shunned by the other cats, Grizabella still holds onto her passion for life and ultimately finds redemption.

However, it's important to note that while passion can be a motivator, it's crucial to exercise caution and weigh the potential outcomes before jumping in. Taking the time to contemplate where your passion may take you is essential for a successful journey, both in life and on stage.


  • Benjamin Franklin said: “If passion drives you, let reason hold the reins”-Benjamin Franklin

  • "We must act out passion before we can feel it." -Jean-Paul Sartre

  • "We can no more explain a passion to a person who has never experienced it than we can explain light to the blind"-T. S. Eliot

  •  “Never trust people who don't have something in their lives that they love beyond all reason.”  -Fredrik Backman

  • "Be passionate about improving. Be passionate about helping others. Listen to your feelings.” - Brent M. Jones