18th July 2007- the day I began to live my passion. My Life, My Way. With something that I was relating to and finding comfort in from a long time. Food. The day I realised the undying happiness I started getting from this inanimate source, I vowed to myself that I will nurture this to my advantage. Try and see if I can make my life actually revolve around it. And I did. I have build up my career around it. Into cooking food. From that day I’ve had no regrets with it what so ever. No looking back. All because I did it with a determination. And of course, from the heart. That is my definition of passion-something done with determination from the heart.
At first I had a lot of well wishers who ridiculed me of this choice of mine. You will meet them too. But I’ve reached my pinnacle of happiness right now by going against them. And they all had practical reasons mind u. All solid explanations. But I didn’t care a flying fudge. And you should follow suit.
Food-in any form. From any where. And at any time. This has been one source from which I have never had any negative element associated with. I’ve experimented with it, lived with it, had my adventures and special moments with it, celebrations and so many momentous feelings allied with it. And That I realised why so after a very long time. It was because I was, am and will always be passionate about it. I was born for this. Its now become a very integral part of my life.
I’ve met some wonderful people who share the similar feeling as me, if not for food but for any other aspect. Paintings, singing, games, journalism, cars, bikes, travelling, writing etc etc. And they are as happy and content with it themselves as me. Its becoz ,if u have this one passion that your living your life with, you’ll actually come to realise that you do not need any other element to influence your life as much. It becomes your undying source of happiness at any point and time of your life. What more could u as for?
And hence my advice to all. Search out for that one passion of yours. It could be any God damn thing.Make it a part of your life. And you’ll see what ever your doing alongside will not matter.
Live it...
Live with it...
Nurture it...
Understand it...
Love it...
And you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about...
My word....this is one of the most inspiring reads i've ever come across! Kudos to you Mechu!!
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This is just too good. You really have got a lot of talent Mel. I am sure your writings will be an inspiration to many (especially Fabz) . Keep it up!!!
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