Sad Sparks

 

 

Spark

/Spärk/
Noun

 1. a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire, alight in ashes, or produced by striking together two hard surfaces such as stone or metal.

§  a light produced by a sudden disruptive electrical discharge through the air.

§  an electrical discharge serving to ignite the explosive mixture in an internal combustion engine.

§  a small bright object or point.

2. a trace of a specified quality or intense feeling.

 

So, technically, according to Google, that is the actual definition of a “spark” as a noun. Really “sparks” are a lot more than that (especially if you’ve had one… keep reading). Creative sparks, fiery sparks, sparks of emotion, sparks of passion, sad sparks, etc. I could sit here and name all of the hundreds of types of “sparks” I randomly think of, but I won’t do that. I would simply like to point out what I would deem the most common, most powerful, yet worst of all type of spark: the sad spark.

            Sad sparks are the sparks that are at the realm of fizzling out. The spark imbedded deep inside of you that never quite goes away. The same spark that nearly dictates your life is exhausted, dull, and broken.  It could be a person that makes your soul come alive from the pit of it all, a dream to leave town, a passion for an issue you have had to keep quiet about to keep the peace in your current situation, a degree you have always wanted to pursue, it can be ANYTHING. It’s YOUR spark. It’s the tiny light inside that is dulling, being suppressed by society, our families, and/or everyone else telling trying to tell us what “real life” has to be. The thing is, sad sparks will NEVER go away. It’s passion… and passion just really doesn’t fade. It’s what ignites something deep inside that you can’t really explain but you can’t get off of your mind. My suggestion to you, don’t let your sad little spark fizzle out completely. Don’t let anyone or anything else win. Pursue your sad spark! Give it the attention it deserves.

            Anyone with a great love story or an idea that finally made it big after years of trying and setbacks had a sad spark too, just like you. They’ve lost hope, they’ve been disappointed, and they’ve all almost given up but they didn’t, they keep their spark alive, careful to never, ever let it fade. Persistence and deciding that it’s worth the final push. It’s worth trying again for. It’s who you are and the person you’re molding into. It’s your future! Don’t let it fade away.

            So, if you’re wondering if the risk is worth taking, it is. If you’re worried if it’s stupid, it’s not. If you’re wondering if it ever goes away, it doesn’t. The only way to really live (not just exist, ACTUALLY LIVE) is to ignite the spark again. This is for the people who live every day knowing there is something more: a greater love, a better job, a more magnificent place. Never settling but knowing deep inside in the put of who they are: there’s something more. You can obtain it. Don’t let your sad spark disappear with the regret of what could’ve been if you gave it another shot. Pick yourself up and start living with passion again. It’s never too late! J