Taking Another Shot: Reigniting the Flames of Passion.

For some time now, I’ve been reflecting on the things I once felt passionate about, the pursuits that used to light a fire within me. Lately, I’ve found myself wondering whether I’ve settled into a rhythm of life where these flames no longer burn as brightly as they once did. What could have led to this dimming of my inner fire? Could it be that I’ve set too many expectations, only to face disappointment time and again? I’ve known people who didn’t quit because they lacked the will, but because they simply couldn’t bear the endless wait after setting such high hopes.

I don’t like this feeling of dimmed enthusiasm. I want my fire back. So, I’ve decided to take another shot at the things that once fed my soul and ignited my spirit. This is a call to myself and to anyone else who might be in the same situation to try again. It’s a call to reignite our embers before they go out once and for all. I’ve resolved to create again, to write again, to dare again. I want to breathe life into the dreams that have been asleep.

There’s a feeling deep inside me, one I can’t fully describe. It’s like a subtle push, a whisper urging me to try again. This whisper is my cue to heed the call of my adventurous spirit. I’ve realized that many of the things I once wished for are already within my grasp: the freedom to create, to dream, and the time to dedicate to passion projects. These are the very things I craved when I was stuck in jobs I hated.

As I pen this down at the beginning of the summer of 2024, I’m reminded that we will be taking a summer break from school. This means I have no excuses, I have all the time in the world to set out and create the things that breathe life into me. I’m diving back into my poetry, my writing, and my lifelong dream of creating an enterprise from my creativity. Not just any enterprise, but one that will pour into the lives of countless people, enriching their experiences.

Here I sit, looking through my unfinished manuscripts, revisiting old business model canvases and plans, and reviewing a list of projects I once intended to explore. I had temporarily shelved these dreams, placing my journal on the bookshelf and choosing to forget the promises I made to myself. But now, I see a light at the end of this tunnel of exploration. Whether this journey leads to success or not, I am determined to finish what I started. My bookshelf is filled with many incomplete projects, enough to haunt any soul if left unattended for a lifetime.

Maybe the voice that brought me out of my short-lived procrastination is guided by some force that knows there will be a way once this fire is reignited. I would be lying if I said this is the first time I’ve experienced this resurgence of motivation. It’s not. But just like before, I will take more shots, trying to bring to life the embers still fighting to stay lit in my life.

So here we go, another shot at reigniting my passions. Thanks for reading, and I look forward to sharing more with you in the future.

Fred Agaba