Passion

To devote your life to a passion such as art can result in unexpected rewards and happiness. However, because of the expectations of our American culture, one can expect to make sacrifices. Some of these sacrifices can be hard. Many people are unwilling to let go of traditional values and the monetary rewards that are promised when we "follow the rules."

Marriage, home ownership and securing a high-paying job with benefits, are a few of the things that might need to be sacrificed when a pers...