Hey you all! I hope you guys are healthy and taking necessary precautions against COVID-19.
So the other day I sat on my study and wondered why I believe that BAKING is my passion, my sole hobby!
Like what do we actually consider a passion as?
When I was young I loved playing keyboard, I was good at dancing, I won tons of medals and certificates for my swimming skills. Why don't I call THEM as my hobby but baking?
Then I realised that the moment I stopped performing those activities, I lost the ability, the confidence of starting it again. I began to feel shy when someone told me to dance infront of a gathering cause I believed that it's been ages since I've practiced so I'll ruin it. But on the other hand, when I was around 6, I used to stand with my mum in the kitchen gawking at her when she baked a beautiful pressure-cooker cake for me. I never understood what she added but glanced at every little ingredient as if I comprehended everything. Gradually, I peeped into her recipes and started baking a cake for myself when I was unescorted. I failed but I kept on trying to satisfy my little tummy cravings.
I unintentionally gave myself a break from baking for years but the excitement to start it again was intact every single time.
When I got into 10th standard, my father bought me an oven! I swear it was the best gift I ever could think of! I started surfing on YouTube, Quora, baking blogs etc. So that I could get going with oven baking from gas/microwave baking.
I started baking and it turned out to be a big failure initially. It disheartened me. But I did not give up, my guts did not allow me to stop the efforts. Slowly I got closer to perfection and that day my neighbours started asking me for cakes.
I was hesitant at first but my mother gave me a push so that I could exhibit my talent.
I was astonished to know that everyone loved my bakery! From that day I started selling my cakes and that was the first time I earned money all by myself. That gave me a sense of independency and i could call myself "self-made".
It feels great you guys, when you start your own work all by yourself and end up getting even the tiniest bit of results! No matter you earn or not, when u exhibit your hardwork, it definitely pays off which can either be in form of money or appreciation. I proudly call baking as my passion as it boosted my confidence , it did not stop even after years of discontinuity and made me believe in myself! The purpose of telling this detailed experience of mine is JUST to make you guys aware that YOU too can find your passion and build a career out of it. No one ever stops you but you yourself pull it back.
"If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction and passion." ~Mia Hamm
Dont do it you guys! I swear the feeling is astounding! Sit alone for a while, explore yourself and the main thing is to believe in yourself! There is no person in this world who is legit useless! Every person has that one hidden talent which can make you touch the greatest heights.
I know you have the capability to be successful! All you have to do is be determined.
Enjoy your life, don't take too much of stress, everything will fall into place gradually. Ups and downs are a part of life so don't be disappointed.
Stay positive. Be happy. Love your surroundings! ~BooksButLife❤️
Really inspiring👏🏽
Way to go!
Wow