— Field Marshal Ferdinand Foch
Many times we don't think about passion unless it has to do with a relationship. But do you ever find yourself especially excited about something? Are there things that you want to work at regardless of being paid? Or find yourself making a speech to someone about an injustice?
Passion is the fuel that gives us the energy to move forward in our purpose. It is an exciting idea that God has given us passions that fuel our purpose.
How do we get to understand our passion(s) that are unique to us?
- Think about your childhood, teen years, college age, what were you excited about then? Why? (write these things down) This can be a good starting place because as children many times our hopes and dreams are at their purest. Then we get influenced by others that our ideas, hopes, and dreams may not fit in this world, or may be too big.
- Write down those things you would do regardless if someone paid you or not.
- What things in the world upset you? Where are the injustices that you have to be careful not to say too much because you may belabor the point?
- What areas of your life maybe your passion got you in trouble? What ignited that passion?
- Write your top ten big passions.
- Read through them over a few days. Which ones still resonate with you?
- Read your list to a trusted friend.
- Don't pre-judge them.
"One person with passion is better
than forty people merely interested."
— E. M. Forster
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