Passion is energy, simply put. Energy, as we know, can neither be created or destroyed. It always is, like an evergreen.
Living passionately can be exhilarating, exciting, and extremely satisfying. Unfortunately, at times it can also be deeply painful. This is because passion makes us inevitably vulnerable. To live with passion is brave.
When we lose something that we’re passionate about, the passion (like energy) transforms. It can manifest itself in a multitude of ways such as anger, hate, and lust. However, if you can teach yourself to harness that energy, you can use that passion towards good.
Your passion can help you to rise up and express yourself in ways that you may have been too fearful to try previously. Pick up an instrument, learn to paint, join a dance class, sing! Let your passion take flight. Passion can be the best tool that you possess in life.
My painting “Evergreen” portrays my friend Caly. Caly has recollected her energy and passion from a past relationship and has put it to use in her current music, which she now performs regularly and passionately.

Lyrics to the Song “Evergreen”
By: Caly Bryan
Grass stains
On one pant leg
You'll hold onto them
For memory's sake

Always
Like a diamond ring
A Christmas Day surprise
I once thought would be for me

So cheers to you two, and memories made
Looks like we're out of holidays

Now I'm evergreen
I'm a Christmas tree
In January
Not quite as merry

Green as the stain around my hand
From a different ring than planned
I'll hold my peace.
Evergreen

Jaded
Shades of jade
Nothing new for me
To feel this way

Champagne
And save the dates
I'll smile from afar
While all of our friends celebrate

So here's to you two, as memories fade
Cheers to a lifetime of holidays

Now I'm evergreen
I'm a Christmas tree
In January
Not quite as merry

Green as the stain around my hand
From a different ring than planned
I'll hold my peace.
Evergreen

Green as the stain around my hand
In the shape of a wedding band
I'll hold my peace.
Evergreen