Passion and luck: two distinct, but inseparable notions
When I tell people that I make a living from my passion by creating tealight holders, some invariably respond: “How lucky you are!”. While I agree that I am grateful to be able to do what I love, I always want to qualify this statement. Because luck, although it plays a certain role, is not the only ingredient in this recipe for professional happiness.
Passion: the driving force of my existence
At the base of everything, there is my passion for creating wax tealight holders. I have always been fascinated by light, by the way it can transform a simple object into a source of beauty and calm. It was this fascination that pushed me to learn manufacturing techniques, experiment with different materials and refine my style.
Work, perseverance and sacrifice
But passion is not enough. To turn my passion into a professional reality, it takes hard work, perseverance and even sacrifices.
Luck: a helping hand, not a magic wand
Luck, of course, played its role. There were these unexpected encounters, these opportunities that presented themselves at the right time. But without work these nudges of destiny would have achieved nothing.
Luck is cultivated
It is often said that luck favors the bold. And I believe there is truth in this statement. Not being afraid to take risks, to launch into the unknown, to dare to believe in your dreams, increases your chances of success.
Conclusion
So, yes, I have the chance to make a living from my passion. But this luck is not the result of chance. Passion is the engine, work is the fuel and luck is a simple spark.
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