Young Philosopher's Society

By: Anupreet Kaur

“What do you want to do for the rest of your life? You’re sixteen, you must have something in mind!” Is the implication of every conversation that I’ve had with my teachers and my guidance counselors. 

Finding your passions can be either very easy or extremely hard. You either know exactly what you want to do in your life or you have no clue. Except what most of us often realize along the way is that nothing ever sticks and as life goes on, different experiences can change our minds very quickly. Our decisions can be so easily influenced, especially for those who are not completely sure of what they want to do in the future. 

To give a smaller scope for perspective, let’s talk about choosing majors for university throughout highschool. The day I entered highschool, I felt as if a ticking clock had just been placed in front of me. It was only so long until I had to grow up and go to university. Everywhere I went I was constantly asked what I wanted to do in my life. 

Passions also include the stuff we involve ourselves in; A passion for music which can delve deeper into a passion for an instrument, a passion for our cultures or religions, a passion for a niche idea that doesn’t seem like it’ll get you very far, there are endless possibilities. 

Now this article is not exactly a step by step process of how to find your passions because to be frank, there is not one specific article that contains the answers to finding what you want to do in your life. As we grow up, move through high school and college/university our interests change in all sorts of ways. 

It is important to get involved, though. 

If you’re the type of person who isn’t really interested in anything particular, consider your school clubs. Joining a club can increase your horizons or even confirm something that you don’t have any interest in- process of elimination, if I may say. 

Volunteering is also a great way to grow your passions as well as a great way to network. 

Having a multitude of interests can also lead to determining your passions. For example, one of my passions is helping people through the abilities that I carry and I found this through tutoring, volunteering and teaching music. In the future, I want to help others through the means of psychology. Everything I am doing at the present is only supporting my future goals. 

The process of finding a passion looks different for everyone and it may take courses at varying times: Early in life, teen years, young adult life and even adult life. Life doesn’t stop and neither do your passions. It is crucial to get past the stigma that you only have a limited amount of time to pursue your passions.

It all comes down to what you as a person enjoy and what makes you truly happy because the choices you make only affect you and no one else. You will be the only person having to endure the journey that you decide to take. 

With this in mind, do not limit yourself! Test how far you can stretch yourself through a multitude of challenges and make yourself proud!