Passion and Purpose

My blog article and Facebook posts this week are devoted to the topics, passion and purpose.  Have you ever asked yourself, "What on earth am I here for?".  If you haven't yet connected with your life's purpose, then consider this:  Passion and purpose go hand-in-hand.

I was recently at a dinner party and our host asked us to each take turns introducing ourselves and sharing what we are passionate about.  Most people said they were passionate about their significant others and children, which for me is a given.  A few others talked about their hobbies--sailing, painting, music, etc.  A few people mentioned being passionate about helping change some of the challenges in our community, country or world.  And some people said they couldn't think of anything they were passionate about!

If you are having difficulty connecting with your passions, just pick up a newspaper or watch the news, and notice what really appalls you, angers you, or amazes you.  Anger is just another form of passion.  As you read or watch the news, check in with your body and feel the level of anger you are experiencing.  Is your heart racing?  Does the reported issue bring you to tears or make you feel sick to your stomach?  The more intense your emotions, the more passionate you are about the issue.

Now, consider an issue that you feel the most passionate about and ask yourself, "What can I do to make a positive difference?"  Donating money to a cause is always helpful, but perhaps you have skills, talents and some time that you can contribute that will in some small way make a positive difference.  It isn't the big action from one person that creates the most change. It most often are the collective small actions from many individuals that create the biggest change.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."  - Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)

Deborah Perkins
Luminous Transformations
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