Freaks & Geeks Please Apply

One of our favorite moments from the short-lived but nonetheless amazing series Freaks and Geeks is the episode where Nick convinces Lindsay to skip school. When they arrive at his house, he immediately takes her into the garage and excitedly shows her the pieces of his drum set.

As he gushes about his love of music, he gives Lindsay a piece of advice she really needs to hear: find the thing you're passionate about... your own big, gigantic "drum kit."

And when he says it, you know he's hitting on exactly what Lindsay needs. She hasn't found anything she's truly passionate about, and she's embarrassed by some of the things she used to put her energy into, like being a "mathlete." It's no wonder she's feeling a little lost. She's following the crowd instead of following her own bliss.

That idea has always felt right at home here at Soul Flower. From the beginning, we've believed in following your passions, doing things a little differently, and creating a life that feels like your own. Our Soul Flower Originals are part of that story, with original artwork inspired by nature, music, positive messages and free-spirited living.

It's woven into so much of what we do and into a message we've shared for years: Be Kind. Be Soulful. Be Yourself.

Because finding your passion isn't really about having everything figured out. It's about noticing what lights you up. What makes you curious? What could you spend hours learning about, making, exploring, playing, growing or doing?

Our school years can be a big part of that discovery, but finding what makes us feel alive certainly doesn't stop when school ends. We keep discovering new interests, changing direction and learning more about ourselves throughout our lives.

Sometimes the thing you once thought was your path isn't anymore. Sometimes a new passion appears when you least expect it. And sometimes you realize that the thing you've loved all along deserves a little more of your time and energy.

Life can get complicated and hectic. It's easy to get caught up in what we're supposed to be doing, what everyone else is doing or what seems practical. But every once in a while, it's worth asking yourself:

What's my big, gigantic drum kit?

Whatever your answer is, make a little room for it. Follow your curiosity. Make something. Learn something. Get outside. Play some music. Take the road you've been wondering about.

Find what makes you feel most like yourself — and follow it.

And if expressing yourself through what you wear is part of that journey, explore our free-spirited clothing and Soul Flower favorites, made for doing your own thing in your own way.

Be kind. Be soulful. Be yourself.