Passion

Thoughts on Passion

A Personal Reflection

Ali Alzahrani, Ph.D
Being
Published in
5 min readOct 31, 2024

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Passion — the silent force that could move huge mountains and shape infinite destinies. It is the heat that burns like fire in some souls, while others search endlessly just to feel its warmth. I’ve seen it myself dancing in the eyes of those who accomplished their goals, fulfilled their plans, and achieved what they hoped. And sadly, I watched its absence hollow out dreams, break souls, and leave only empty hopes — hopes that echo what could have been.

Passion is one of life’s greatest paradox: so simple to recognize, yet so elusive to find. Like water in a desert, it gives life meaning, purpose, and direction. Some are born with it; they do not work hard to have it; they do not strive to find it; they simply enjoy it. Their path is clear as morning light. Others wander through shadows, searching, yearning, hoping to feel its warm touch, and unfortunately, there is no touch, not only a cold one.

Passion — both the question and the answer, the journey and the destination, the whisper in our hearts and the roar in our souls.

I’ve spent many years thinking about passion. What is it, really? Is it a branch of love emotions? I mean, when I see someone’s eyes light up while…

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Ali Alzahrani, Ph.D
Ali Alzahrani, Ph.D

Written by Ali Alzahrani, Ph.D

Founder of Being Publication https://medium.com/being, write about life philosophies, cinema, health, academia, and culture. Inquiries: aliwritesaz@gmail.com

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