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I was having a conversation with a friend of mine the other night and came across and intriguing concept. What if the only real thing that separates those successful from those who are unsuccessful is support? Now, sure there are other components such as money and opportunity, but they are miniscule in the grand scheme of things. It is a desire to succeed and the support of those around you that causes dreams to come alive.

My friend and I were talking about this for some very simple and profound reasons. Her and I have the unique ability to inspire one another. We are friends and care very much about the dreams and passions of the other person. This does not mean that we share all the same passions. For example, for me it is writing, while she loves to sing. We are both very passionate about out respective dreams, but they are different.

The important thing to remember that it is not what the passion is that allows understanding to occur, but rather that passion is passion. Passion is not something that one can quantify or keep locked in a box. It is all consuming and intoxicating by nature. We all have passions and dreams. It is passion that makes our dreams reality. However, when one is not supported, it is sometimes impossible to realize such dreams.

A person can be as passionate and aggressive as they want to be. However, if they are not supported, eventually their defenses will be worn down and they will perhaps lose a most noble part of themselves. Why is it so hard for people to support those around them? Why is it such a chore to love something for the simple fact that it brings another person joy?

Reality & Passion

I think it can be several things. One, and I believe the most prominent, reason is that people just don't understand that which drives another person. The trick here is to find something in your own life that you feel passionate about and attempt to quantify the feeling. You really do not need to understand the passion for music or writing, or even just living that another person has. You just have to understand the joy of it.

Another reason for lack of support, which I believe to be much less widespread, is that of jealousy. People can be jealous of any activity or passion that takes time away from them. They think that any time you spend away from them is a useless diversion and that they become angry when you say you want to spend time doing an activity that brings you joy and invokes your passion.

The most important point to make is that a passion that is neither encouraged, nor supported will whither on the vine more quickly than the most delicate of flowers. It will die a slow and cruel death. Remember to support one another, care for one another, and that the most important part of the person you care about is their passion for whatever dreams they may have. That passion is a quality worth endearing.

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