What Is My Passion?

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I started my last year of high school with many questions, most of which were answered throughout the year. Unfortunately, I could not find the answer to the biggest question of all: what is my passion? I took many personality tests and future career assessments looking for an insight into what I wanted for myself, but was never satisfied with the results. All I knew is that I wanted to pursue a profession where I could help people and build relationships along the way. This led me to pursue a degree in the medical field. Two semesters and many credits later, I realized this path was not for me. My big question remains unsolved. But my time and effort were not wasted: I am now one step closer to discovering my passion. Fast forward to the end of my hectic freshman year, I was indecisive about my future and had no excitement for the medical field. A major event changed my life; I was confronted with a personal family issue. I discovered my younger cousin was self-harming and was heading towards an eating disorder. I had no idea what to do and with no prior experience in this situation, I was confused and scared. I did not It is important and comforting to recognize that everyone has flaws and insecurities because that makes them unique and human. I love hearing people 's stories about their lives and experiences; being able to relate to other people is a huge part of the human experience. I work for a major retailer and the customers that I encounter are interesting to interact with because some people have very unexpected stories and astonishing wisdom. The stories I hear can be shocking, amazing, relatable, and sometimes strange. The people I meet are powerful because they are complete strangers, sharing a piece of their history with another stranger, and I appreciate the

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