I used to call my inability to stick to one hobby or career path a curse. It felt terrible to not know what I wanted to do in life, but it was even worse when my passions changed every few weeks. Whenever I was interested in a new hobby, I wholeheartedly invested in that activity. I thought they would be my forever hobby. I wanted each one to the passion I loved for the rest of my life. They never ended that way. After a couple of weeks or months, I always lost my motivation. From painting to golf, I never continuously pursued only one activity.
My career paths are even more precarious. With ever-changing passions, it is difficult to stick with one career choice. I live in a society that places people in one career and expects them to work in that field until they retire. It is painful not to have one occupation like the rest of your peers. Most of my friends know what they want to do with their life. I do not fit in with a world that defines me by my profession when I have no profession to speak of. All I have ever wanted was to have one hobby and one career path to follow.
A few months ago, I realized that my way of thinking was hindering me. The curse is not real. Instead, I have a gift. I do not have to limit myself to only one hobby or career. I can try them all. It is possible to have as many hobbies as I want and to try plenty of different careers. It is okay to love something passionately for a short amount of time. I can find something new to love afterward. I can replace insecurity with happiness even if only for a short while. The time that I spent working on a hobby keeps me happy even if those hobbies are constantly changing.
No one should be led to believe that they are less than others because they have multiple interests. Live your life how you want and not how others deem you should.
