Christina Armieri
December 29, 2020
My Passion is discovering things (research). Discovering information about other people, other cultures, different ways of thinking, or just new things to study.
I found that I love being a librarian by working in my neighborhood library as a teenager. I learned the Dewey Decimal system (pre-electronic catalog) and it made writing my papers so much easier. I discovered I enjoyed helping others with their papers and schoolwork. I started seeing how school, work, and home were interconnected. I was discovering my place and my potential in this world. I experienced the joy of accomplishment in doing something well, and I was lucky enough to find a way to make a living from that joy and passion.
Each of us have potential. It will just take a little searching for you to find your passion (spark, joy, or hope). You can find your passion -- that “missing piece” of you -- when you look both inside and outside yourself.
I’ve found that I can find a LOT of answers in a book (insert the Reading Rainbow jingle here). Here is a list of books I’ve found at BPL to inspire me:
How I resist: activism and hope for a new generation. Feeling alone? Hopeless? Like there is nothing you can do to make a difference? “How I resist” compiles the accounts of some young people who felt the same way, and what they did to change just a little corner of their world. You can listen to these accounts on e-audiobook downloaded to your device.
Broken places & outer spaces : finding creativity in the unexpected by Nnedi Okorafor. Nnedi took an unexpected situation and changed her perception of it by creating a positive outcome.
You're not lost : an inspired action plan for finding your own way by Maxie McCoy. “You’re not lost” is the energizing action plan to discover your self-confidence and achieve your goals.
The warrior code : 11 principles to unleash the badass inside of you by Tee Marie Hanible. “The Warrior Code” is one Woman’s guide to learning how to break past her own obstacles and unleashing the innate strength of Great Woman inside her.
Micromastery : learn small, learn fast, and unlock your potential to achieve anything by Robert Twigger. Sort of like being a Jack of all Trades, and Master of many. Why would you want to just specialize in only one thing? Try every activity, trade, vocation, sport, or occupation until you find what you are passionate about.
Be more Yoda by Christian Blauvelt. Yes, even a Star Wars character can give us advice on finding our spark. May the Force be with you.
If you have thoughts on finding your potential, please leave a comment below.
This blog post reflects the opinions of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of Brooklyn Public Library.
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