Passion and purpose – how to find yours!
What is passion? The word passion comes from the Latin patior, meaning to suffer or to endure (are many of you not passionate about your day job then?! LOL!). The uncomfortable roots of this word have given way to meaning a feeling of unusual excitement, enthusiasm or compelling emotion toward a subject, idea, person or object. Passions are those things that you love to do that move you to action. They are motivating and inspiring; they bring your joy and a sense of aliveness. And, they are a clue – to your life purpose….
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“Your sense of purpose can become a part of everything you do and energize you in ways you never thought possible. Having a purpose can ground you in your life and help you derive a greater sense of satisfaction from all you do. We devote so much of our time to busywork and mundane survival matters that we lose our sense of direction and begin to perceive life as meaningless. A purpose, whether grand and far-reaching or simple and personal, can guide you toward those paths that will bring you the most fulfillment and aid you in recognizing opportunities to live in accordance with your principles. Since your purpose grants you the enthusiasm you need to set goals and follow through with plans, you’ll begin to recognize your value to society and the world at large. The purpose you discover today will become the wellspring of confidence and energy that fuels your evolution.”
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