"ابحث عما تحب ودعه يقتلك"

Sometimes, life throws us a line that changes the way we see everything. This quote is one of those lines. It's all about diving headfirst into your passions, even if it means facing potential hardship or challenge. It's about authenticity—about living a life true to yourself, no matter the cost.

When Charles Bukowski said this, he wasn't advocating for self-destruction, but rather the pursuit of what makes you come alive. He was a poet and writer who lived through poverty, addiction, and intense personal battles. He knew what it meant to suffer for one's art. For him, the idea was to embrace what drives you, even if it’s a rough road. The core of this message? Find your passion and let it consume you, because that’s where real living happens.

Think about a chef who spends long hours in a hot kitchen, perfecting dishes until they’re just right. They might get burned, cut, and exhausted, but they don’t mind. The joy of creating something beautiful keeps them going. Take Gordon Ramsay, for example—a guy who started out washing pots and pans in a kitchen, and now he's a world-renowned chef. Ramsay didn't stop at the first burnt dish or the first harsh critique. He kept pushing, because cooking wasn’t just a job; it was his passion. It 'killed' him in the sense that he gave it everything he had, and it made him the success he is today.

So, how do you apply this to your own life? First, recognize what you truly love. It might be something you already know or something you stumble upon by trying new things. Once you find it, don’t shy away from the effort required. Passion often demands sacrifice—late nights, early mornings, rejections, and failures. Embrace these challenges as part of the journey.

Imagine you love writing. You spend hours crafting stories, often facing writer’s block. You submit your work and get rejection letters. It’s tough, right? But if writing is your passion, those rejections are just bumps on the road. They’re part of what ‘kills’ you, in a good way. They push you to improve, to keep going, to let your love for writing drive you forward.

A friend of mine, let's call her Sarah, always dreamed of being a dancer. She faced countless auditions and rejections, sprained ankles, and sore muscles. But she kept going. She practiced in her tiny apartment, took extra classes, and performed at any gig she could find. Today, Sarah dances for a major ballet company. Her passion demanded a lot from her, but it also gave her a life filled with purpose and joy. Sarah’s story isn’t unique; it's a testament to the power of pursuing what you love, despite the obstacles.

So, next time you’re faced with a choice, think of this quote. Don’t settle for what’s easy or safe. Find what you love, and let it challenge you, push you, consume you. That’s where you’ll find the true essence of living. And remember, it’s okay to stumble along the way—those are just signs that you’re on the right path. So, what will you let ‘kill’ you?