Passion Multitasking

We have heard of millennials being described as multitaskers for years, and I thought this article was interesting, because it is a different take on multitasking. Vanessa at Subject to Change challenges the idea of having "a passion," arguing instead for a non-monogamous relationship with passion. "You can date other passions."

At first, I thought it was more Generation Y navel gazing. But having come across a couple of articles questioning where is the passion in the lives of Millennials, I thought it was time to say something.

So many people spend their adult lives looking for that “one thing” that causes them to light up. The one thing that makes them jump out of bed in the morning. That one passion that we are all supposed to find and pursue.

This sounds great until you realize that we are human: multifaceted beings with the ability to discern among the many choices available. Trying to find that one passion in life is like looking for your soulmate: it might be out there, but while you are looking for this supposed ideal, what else are you missing? It’s perfectly acceptable to “date” other interests; why should you commit to just one? Read entire post