Is Writing Your True Passion?

A long time ago, during my journey of understanding the meaning of the word “passion,” I had doubts, such as: Is writing my true dream? Is it what I love and enjoy doing? Or is it something else like fame, money, or approval that drives me? Do these things attract me to writing? Or is it the writing itself that seduces me?

Note: This article is taken from a personal growth specialist, who tells us about his experience with achieving passion through writing.

What is the answer? The answer is still ambiguous

I have now concluded that I love to write and, most importantly, express, talk to people, interact with them, and share my thoughts. Writing is a good way for me to achieve this desire. However, I discovered that many people practice writing because of its secondary benefits. The ultimate reason people write is to gain appreciation and approval. It is a reason that every writer seeks implicitly, but the important question is: Is this appreciation what motivates us?

Is Appreciation What Motivates Us?

Having a simple desire for your words to be read or appreciated is acceptable, but the problem occurs when you become dependent on that. I began to derive my sense of self-importance and self-confidence from knowing this. I realized this a few weeks ago and then again a few days ago. (I am an indefatigable perceptive machine, as you can see.)

One of the people who read my WordPress posts emailed me to let me know how helpful they had been. This was a big deal for my ego because I felt deserving of it, and I was impressed by the appreciation. This sense of pride is still fresh in my mind. There is no problem in acknowledging the appreciation, but the problem begins when your sense of self-importance becomes dependent on it.

Could you elaborate on ego versus healthy self-esteem?

Several days later, I listened to the German writer Eckhart Tolle when a woman asked him:

Could you elaborate on ego versus healthy self-esteem?

He replied:

"Ego requires external things, such as a house or a car, to be related to and associated with. These are what give it its worth. It also thrives on inter-person comparisons: "Oh, I have three PhDs. He has a college degree."

On the other hand, self-esteem derives its value and identity from the disembodied inner self when it realizes its true nature. It is not an external thing, but an indestructible internal force."

Here lies my basic mistake. I was relating my writing to the comments I was receiving. Was I just writing for the sake of writing? I keep asking myself this same question over and over again. Why am I doing this? For money and followers, or self-satisfaction? Do I derive my importance from writing, or do I count it as my dream profession and passion? Have I made myself too dependent on it? Passion liberates and does not restrict.

There is no need to exhaust yourself with something you can't do. There are few real writers in the world. Marketing director Jeff Goins once said: "Don't make art to make money. Make money to make more art."

Why do most people suffer setbacks after their articles go viral? And why do they become cautious?

It is because they feel satisfied. Their primary goal was never writing but rather gaining fame and money. They overstate the importance of the situation. So, they came to a halt and became still. Since there is no true competition, genuine artists and writers have no fears. People who view writing as a long-term goal will succeed and continue writing afterward. In essence, writing has been and continues to be their main goal.

In Conclusion

You must examine yourself again and again. Are you a writer? Is writing your true passion for real, or is there a hidden side goal? This question is primarily important for those who want to become writers.