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“Pursue Your Passion!”
I know I’ve been paralyzed by that question in the past.
I have so many interests — things I love to do, things people tell me I’m good at, and things that I can’t let go of, even if I try. How’s a girl to decide where her true passion lies?
I set aside a month to rest and reflect. A whole 31 days without actively pursuing any passion, but rather considering the things that I love, the things that drive me, and the things that have shaped who I am. I journaled, talked with close friends, and restrained myself from choosing any one thing and running with it. The last was harder than you might think! Any time I came up with an idea, I wanted to jump straight into it, sure that this was the next big thing I was to pursue. I’m really glad I didn’t.
As the end of the month drew closer, I had lots of ideas — an overwhelming number of ideas! — and still no clear direction. Until a friend exposed me to this simple concept from Tom Ziglar. He outlines a way to discover what he calls your “purpose,” defining this purpose as the place where your passions, gifting, and scars converge.
Passions:
Is there a time when you didn’t need an alarm clock to wake you?
