I believe that all people have diverse talents that they were created to do in this lifetime. Parents should take the time to figure out what these talents are in their children and encourage them to pursue and develop it, even at a young age. I wish that my parents had done this for me. They always knew that I was a good artist, but they never inspired me to take it to next level. In fact, they actually discouraged it more than anything. They didn’t want me to become a starving artist.
Art is a part of who I am. When I went to Grace College, I got a degree in Graphic Design because it was an acceptable career with job opportunities, but was still in the art realm. After graduation I realized that I didn’t enjoy graphic design and never pursued it. I then got stuck working at a coffee shop for five years with a low salary and hardly any time to create. Finally, after years of contemplation, I decided to go back to school. Now at Wayne State University, I’m pursuing my Masters in Art Education. I would rather be doing something that makes me happy than be miserable doing something lucrative.
Teaching will give me an opportunity to encourage younger generations to be the best that they can in what they were made to do. I want my students to see the beauty in everyday things. I want them to know that they are unique and have a purpose. I will be the teacher encouraging children to pursue their dreams like I did, because that is the secret to a happy, successful life.
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