Lawrence's Passion

The movie "The Passion Project" made me realize various things about myself and my surroundings. For one, I really connected with the movie when someone said that many sons and daughters are kept from following their passion due to expectations from their parents. The pressure of succeeding in life, which is engraved into our heads at such an early time, means making a lot of money. Although we may make a lot of money by  diligently following the paths our parents choose for us, are we really considered happy? I, for one, would be happier if I was doing something I love. One of my passions is helping others, especially in the subject of math. I also really love playing badminton, if I was good enough I would play all day every day.

Another strong connection I made to the movie was that I was never really told that being undecided was okay. With the pressure of trying to finish college fast and earn money, I had to choose what course to take quickly and with no choice of looking back. There was no one to tell me that it was okay to be undecided and to take my time. My parents want me to get in and out of college and into the work field as fast as possible. Right now my major is Electrical Engineering. I am not even that sure if I like it, but I can't really do something else now, or my parents would think I am wasting my time when I could be transferring soon.
Something in the movie that I believed was true about me was not really letting my ideas be heard. Sometimes the teachers I have seem kind of hostile. They are boring and do not try to engage the class like they should. They make me feel like they want to be in class even less than I do. They do not even want to listen or help sometimes. Sure they offer it, but they do not really help you if you come and ask. Some of them just say if you do not get it now then too bad. I really believe that teachers also have to be students in order to make class enjoyable and engaging for the students.

The last thing I would like to mention is if you have a passion for something go for it. The worst that can happen is that you fail, but you can always learn from your mistakes and try something different or new. You can always spark another passion. It's okay to not know what you want to do. Take your time and try your best. With passion I believe, comes success. While it may not be in the form of money, I truly think that happiness and doing what you love is worth more. By the way, if you're happy money will probably flow in anyway.

Here's a short clip of a Doubles badminton rally: