Gao Longmiao has stood on the university music stage for ten years, never letting go of his love for singing. Even through moments of wandering, doubt, and setbacks, he chose to return to the stage—returning to his own “Forever Love.” Gao Longmiao reminds us that true passion does not require a perfect finish line. Even in the darkest times, our deep connections to ourselves, to others, and to the world will continue to light our way. It is this passion that allows us to meet and recognize each other again and again. Miaomiao is a restarted PhD student and a campus singer. After losing his stage and identity when studying abroad, Miaomiao returned to the music community that shaped him to reclaim his passion. He ultimately discovered passion as a vehicle for identity and connection. His story explores living “in beta” and rebooting in courage. Most importantly, he voices his “forever love” out to reconnect us once again. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx