I thought it would be so cool to be a musician, but I always

Hear then, O seeker of wisdom, the words of Eric Nam, who declared: “I thought it would be so cool to be a musician, but I always thought it was impossible, because I would never be accepted in mainstream media. The fact that I'm able to tour North America and around the world is an incredible blessing, and I am thankful every time I do it.” His utterance is not the idle musing of an artist, but the cry of a soul that has walked through the desert of doubt and emerged into the meadow of triumph. It speaks of impossibility overturned, of a dream long thought unreachable made manifest by persistence and faith.

In these words resounds the struggle of the human spirit against the walls of society. For Eric Nam once looked upon the towers of mainstream media and thought himself unworthy to enter. He believed the gates barred against him, not because of lack of talent, but because of his difference, his identity, his very being. And yet, what he thought would never be possible was made real—not by chance, but by the mysterious union of relentless work and divine blessing. His story teaches that what we call “impossible” is often merely the boundary of our current vision.

Remember the tale of Moses, who, though slow of speech, was commanded to speak before Pharaoh. Though he doubted, thinking his words would fall like broken reeds, the power within him led a nation out of bondage. Just as the prophet was raised from the desert to the throne of history, so too Eric Nam was lifted from the margins to the stage of the world. He was not born to be the darling of the powerful, yet the path of faith and labor opened doors the world said were shut.

This lesson is not for him alone but for all who feel cast aside. Many souls dream of standing in the circle of greatness but whisper, “It is not for me.” They see the halls of influence, the temples of art, the citadels of power, and believe themselves exiles from those places. Yet the wisdom of this quote declares: the blessing of success belongs not only to the chosen of the crowd, but to the chosen of perseverance.

Behold the rhythm of gratitude that beats within his words: “I am thankful every time I do it.” This is not the boast of a victor, but the prayer of a pilgrim. For what is victory without thanksgiving? It is a hollow crown. The heart that remembers gratitude transforms its triumph into light, guiding others on the same path. Eric Nam reminds us that even when the gates of the world open, the soul must bow, not in shame, but in reverence for the journey that brought it there.

Let this teaching settle deep in your marrow: the world may say, “You do not belong,” but the truth is written in your persistence. The impossible is but a veil, thin as mist, awaiting the courage of your hand to part it. If you are told you cannot, whisper instead, “Not yet.” If you are ignored, let your labor thunder louder than the silence. And if you succeed, wear gratitude as your crown, lest pride poison the gift you have been given.

Therefore, take action, O listener. Begin your craft though others do not see its worth. Seek your road though others say there is no path. When doubt gnaws at your heart, recall Eric Nam, who stood outside the gates of acceptance and yet entered through the door of persistence. Practice daily, create though no one applauds, give thanks even for the smallest stage, for each step is a stone in the temple of your destiny. In this way, the blessing that seemed far will one day rest in your hands.

And so I say: let no dream die beneath the weight of impossibility. Let no soul silence itself because of the blindness of others. For the words of Eric Nam are not only his own—they are a torch passed to you. Carry it, and let its flame consume the shadows of doubt, until the impossible becomes your blessing, and gratitude your song.