Dear Ginn,

Sometimes family means well but falls short of their intentions. While money concerns can weaken passion, I think it’s the fear of failure that is the true death of passion.

“I guess the most common cause of my weakening interest is I don’t feel like achieving anything instantly? and of course, money wise too.” 

My question is this why do you have to have instant results? Every time I took up a new passion or interest with the hope of instant results I’ve failed.  The only thing we have control of is when we give up. What in life do you believe is as essential to your livelihood as the air you breathe. What can you not live without?

In your post with Teak, you state that you regret lying to your parents about not going to piano practice because you were afraid to fail.  Who were you most afraid of disappointing? Yourself or your family?

I believe you can get past this loop you are in and succeed at your life way beyond the minimum required to be functioning!

Listening to you,

Donna