I've learned that most religions teach that you have a place in the world, no matter what you're doing. Honestly I've never felt that I belonged. I've always felt that there's just something missing within me.
It was always a nagging feeling that I was meant for so much more in this world and there were many ideas that came to my mind that just didn't fit the budget, be it unrealistic or I just didn't have the drive for it that I thought I did. When you grow up as a kid, especially in some bad situations like I did, you want to be able to be someone else... something else. In the back of my head I've always wanted to be the better guy. The man that takes the high road not only for himself but for those around him and any others he can reach with his voice.
It's been my dream, consciously and unconsciously, to inspire others. To make other people happy and to show them that no matter the hardship, you can cross any obstacle you put your mind to. You have to never give up and never let someone stand in your way who believes you won't ever have what it takes.
Sure, I started writing and fantasizing about my own characters simply because I thought they were cool and deserved to be on the "big screen" but I never knew what path I'd have to take to reach as many people as I could. At first it was a writer and then it was trying to do Let's Plays with a gang of knuckleheads that are actually pretty cool dudes. I hopped back and forth between ideas and got lost in my dreams, never really bringing then forward.
That's when I tried drawing an eye of an Anime character. I had watched Anime for years now and dabbled in reading Manga but I have to be honest. I don't know what made me think to draw that. I just... did it. And I was almost spot on. I was shocked and ecstatic. I couldn't believe I had done something like that. Over the past year, I've vastly improved, not to mention the art class I took this past college quarter taught me more in two months than I had learned in a year.
So this is my path to inspire people. To put hope in the hearts of those who have none. Sure my stories of fantasy, space battles and typical Anime drama aren't realistic but they do hold at least a single message within each of them. To follow your heart, to never give up in the things you believe in. Strive to be the best you you can be. Always know that someone believes in you. Someone in the world believes your worth something and that you can make a difference in whatever it is you choose to do.
I believe in you. I believe this path I've chosen is the best opportunity I have to bring a new perspective to the world and I know it'll shine bright with constant dedication and hard work. Don't be afraid to keep trying and never lose your pride. I know this is just me rambling at this point, but this is something that needs to be said. The world isn't as grim as people make it out to be. We just need more people to see the good instead of the bad. It's a much better perspective in my opinion.
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