I recently had an interesting conversation with a friend about passion. Actually, let me back up, the conversation started out about possible career change to either become a Ninja or a Jedi. This was a career change for me. I know you are thinking, "Stacy becoming a Ninja or a Jedi...that is freaking awesome! I want to become a Ninja or a Jedi, too!" Please know if you venture down either of these paths, you have my full support as I have always wanted friends and relatives who are either Ninjas or Jedis. That being said, I don't think either path is meant for me. First of all, I was pointed to a website that teaches you how to become a Ninja (I asked my friend if there was a school for this or if Ninja's are self-taught) and after I watched the video on how to perform a neck under strike I realized I couldn't continue with the Ninja training. The guy instructing in the videos was very serious (Ninja-ing is a very serious business apparently) and all I could do was laugh. You would laugh too... his shirt was VERY yellow and I think he spoke with a slight lisp. The lisp on its own isn't funny, but accompanied by a yellow-shirted Ninja – it is damn funny! So as you can see, Ninja was marked off the list of possible career changes.
The Jedi route had some potential. I could really see myself performing Jedi Mind Tricks... just think how popular I would be at parties. Unfortunately, after I reading up on Jedism (I didn't make this word up) and the Jedi Code (yes – there is a code) I realized it wasn't a good fit. I know you are wondering what the code is and since I am super nice, I will tell you so you won't have to Google it. The Jedi code states: There is no emotion; there is peace. There is no ignorance; there is knowledge. There is no passion; there is serenity. There is no death; there is the Force OK...no emotion and no passion. Um, no... I don't think this will work for me either. I explained to my friend/career advisor that I could not live without passion; passion drives almost everything I do. When I mentioned this to my friend, he whole heartedly disagreed. He felt passion is what something is called before it becomes obsession and then becomes destructive. Hmmm, I can see his point. There have been times my passionate nature has bred obsession which was destructive to me. However, on the whole – I believe passion is necessary in life. I am not talking about just romantic passion (although that is on the top of my to-do list), but passion for life, for change, for innovation, for invention.... What do you think? Is passion destructive? Is it a necessary evil? Is there a fine line? I am curious to see what other people feel about this. So, if you are brave enough – leave a comment and tell me how you feel.
By the way, since I clearly can not become a Ninja or Jedi – my friend suggested I look into becoming a Sith. I believe they are the evil enemies of the Jedi (I will need to double check my Star Wars facts) and their whole code (yes, they also have a code) revolves around passion. Dark and twisty Sith – here I come.... just one question: Do I had to be bad? Couldn't I be a good Sith?
