This year marks 10 years at Skylum, and it has me reflecting on what has kept me here and what I have learned along the way. Ten years ago, I discovered a word that reshaped how I see my work: meraki. It is Greek for putting a piece of yourself into what you do, your heart, your creativity, your soul. That is exactly what I have poured into my role at Skylum over the past decade. From Luminar Neo, Aperty, and Luminar Mobile, I have watched these tools not only expand in capability but also deepen in purpose, helping photographers bring their ideas to life. That purpose is what has kept me here all these years. Meraki is not something you are handed. It is something you uncover when you stop working for approval and start working from purpose. It appears when your why becomes clearer than your title. That is where passion lives. If you are searching for something more in the work you do, for energy that does not burn out, for meaning that lasts, here are three lessons that helped me find my Meraki. They might help you find yours too. Find your why and let purpose lead the way Early on, I realized I was not just here to talk about features or explain tools. I was here to help people see what is possible. That clarity changed everything. It stopped being about deliverables and started being about service. So start there: Why do you choose this work? If you do not know, take time to find out. Purpose turns work into a calling. It turns routine into meaning. When you know why you do what you do, you will notice your passion returning, steadier, deeper, and more real. Let your work reflect who you are, not just what you do When I teach, I do not just recite product specs. I share stories. I draw on decades of martial arts, photography, and even lessons learned through failure. That is what connects. That is what stays with people. You do not have to hide the parts of you that make you different. In fact, that is where your meraki lives. The more of your truth you bring into your work, the more powerful and personal it becomes. People do not just connect with your knowledge. They connect with you. Surround yourself with those who create from the heart At Skylum, I work alongside people who care, not just about the software, but about the stories it helps people tell. That kind of environment changes everything. It makes you want to give your best, not because someone is watching, but because it matters. If you are looking to reignite your passion, take a close look at who is around you. Do they support your growth? Do they challenge you in the right ways? Do they give their all? If not, it might be time to build the kind of space where Meraki can thrive. When you commit fully, and the people around you do too, your best work often happens naturally. Meraki is not reserved for artists or poets. It is for anyone who wants to work with purpose and leave something meaningful behind. If you are still figuring out what that looks like, start small. Ask why. Give your full attention. Care a little more than you need to. Over time, your work will shift. You will stop chasing motivation and start moving from meaning. Every day, our team at Skylum sees this spirit in the photographers, educators, and creatives we serve. We are proud to support people who are doing the kind of work that matters, not just in results, but in heart. As I celebrate this ten-year milestone, I am grateful for the people, the lessons, and the purpose that continue to guide my work. For anyone searching for their Meraki, their reason, their rhythm, their why, I hope you find it—and when you do, do not be surprised if everything starts to feel a little more alive.