Passion Beyond Self-Doubt

    An out-of-nowhere self-intriguing question popped up in my head, "What if I discover halfway through that this isn’t what I’m meant to do?" That question frightens me. I am constantly driven by passion and purpose as I take my teaching degree program, and I have never faced a crisis in choosing my dream career. However, it makes me anxious to think of the possibility that this might just be a temporary phase and that this is not the right path for me. What if I don’t succeed in my dream career, and it leaves me feeling not just exhausted but also disappointed?

    I suddenly go back to the reasons why I am pursuing this program. Firstly, it makes me happy and fulfilled. I feel a sense of importance in this program, knowing that I will become one of the stepping stones for the younger generation to succeed, just like how my former teachers helped me grow and made me who I am today. Another reason is that I believe this is where I will grow and thrive. My passion alone will not be enough to overcome challenges, but with determination and effort, it will be possible. Lastly, I want to continue the career that my parents once pursued. They were both former teachers but weren't able to continue their teaching journey due to certain circumstances. Now, I have this strong desire to carry on what they started by being a teacher myself.

    These reasons remind me of my purpose in pursuing this program. I should not be consumed by self-doubting thoughts about what is meant to happen because I will never know unless I try. All things can exhaust and disappoint us in the long run, and dreams are no exceptions.