Letter From the Editor

The pursuit of passion is an idea I’ve seen thrown around a lot lately. There are endless motivational quotes about following your dreams and finding your passions. As someone who has lived deeply entangled in this pursuit, let me start off by saying: pursuing a passion is not always realistic, and success is a relative concept.

If you are fortunate enough to have turned your passion into a career, regardless of how traditionally "successful" you may be, it's important to keep in mind that success is entirely relative. Ask ten people what success means to them and they’ll all give you a different answer. The path to success looks different on everybody’s map, and it's important to let go of the comparison trap that is becoming easier and easier to fall into these days.

That is not to say that if you are not in a position to fully pursue your passion, one must live without it –– but rather, it’s important to take the time to find passion in small things. Though I have always pursued a creative career and followed that path, it has not kept me constantly inspired every day. Finding passion in small things can be so fulfilling. No matter your goals, taking time to pursue other avenues as hobbies and side projects can open doors to passions you didn't know you could pursue. I started baking when I was feeling uninspired by the passions that I had worked so hard to chase, and found a new joy and fulfillment within.

Passion is about finding what you love –– in work, in relationships, in life. If you are not at a point where you even understand where your passions lie, you are human, you are normal. It takes years for many people to find things in life that truly speak to them. Find your love, not your like. Wander, don't run; your passions will come to you so long as you keep on moving.

With love,

Megan