I read a great quote today by Hugh Macloed, my favorite artist on Gaping Void.
“The hunger will give from you everything, and it will take from you everything. It will cost you your life, and there isn’t a damn thing you can do about it. But knowing this of course is what sets you free.”

That quote stayed with me today and wouldn’t let go. I believe we all have this hunger inside of us. The hunger to create, build and aspire to. The hunger to do something impossible and defeat incredible odds. It’s this innate force inside of us that wants to stake claim to our own Mount Everest, start that business venture, write that book and follow our passions. I think it is what makes us tick. This hunger is something that will eat at us until we reach or even fail at our goals. We can’t stop it. It’s impossible. No matter how hard we try, we can’t run from it. It will keep us awake at night dreaming grandiose dreams of bettering our world and fulfilling our dreams. The hunger is what drives us. It’s the fire inside that keeps us going despite what the world throws. The hunger is what built the world we know today. It fueled the great ones and forced them to create, build and explore. It wouldn’t let go of them and it won’t let go of you. It makes you who you are.

You have the hunger inside. And you have two choices: attempt to put out the fire or unleash it. The truth however, is that you won’t be able to put it out. You may be able to minimize the blaze for now, but it will always be there, waiting. It’s going to eat at you until you unleash it to go towards your goals.