Life Passion Seeker

Happy Thursday, Peeps! I hope that you all are having a fabulous week. I didn’t post last week but am back like I never left. I took a mini trip to the beach, which was just what the doctor ordered. I was able to spend time with friends and recharge quickly. I had some time for self-reflection over the weekend, and one thing that’s been on my mind is my future. Do you all know what your true passions and purposes are? I have been trying to figure out what I want to do and what I want to be for a few years. I am grateful to God for putting me in a position to support myself and my family. I live comfortably. That’s just it, though; am I too comfortable? I feel wrong for wanting more or something different because I am incredibly blessed. My purpose and passion are out there waiting for me to grab ahold of them, though.

I read somewhere that passion is about what the world can give you. Purpose asks, “What you can contribute to the world?”. Something you pursue outside yourself rather than pursuing something that gives you pleasure. I honestly think you can have both. You can be completely passionate about something you love and still contribute to the world. It’s twofold for me.

I once had a manager ask me, “What would you pay someone to let you do?”. That really resonated with me. What do I love so much that I would literally pay someone else to let me do it? I am not sure that I have found that thing yet.

To be honest, I am often a little envious when it “seems” people have found their passion. Don’t get me wrong, I am rooting for everyone and I also have no idea the blood, sweat, and tears that people put into whatever that passion entails. I try my best not to compare myself to others. I know that is harmful to my self-growth. Their path is not my path, I am doing myself a disservice in thinking that way.

It seems to me that there is so much pressure to “figure it out”. Pressure from social media, family, society, and most importantly the pressure I have put on myself. Giving ourselves time to figure it out is important. It is tough though, and we can grow impatient. But whatever is meant for you will be yours.

I have many interests but finding what I LOVE is what keeps me up at night. Something that will make me want to jump out on that leap of faith. Something where it doesn’t matter what day of the week or what time it is, I will have such a passion and drive for it that it motivates me. And maybe it’s not just one thing. Maybe it’s a variety of things. For now, I am doing what I must do so that I can eventually do what I want to do. I know that God has so much in store for me and I cannot wait until I am fulfilling that passion and purpose that he has planned for me.

Today, I declare and decree that I will do the work and have patience. The Lord is good to those who wait for him. When I do find that passion, I will be confident that the decisions that I make are what’s best and what God intended. I will take that leap of faith and be ready.

Have you found your purpose and/or passion? I would love to hear about it.