Youve all heard it.
Everyone wants to find their passion.
Who wouldnt want that?
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Im reading a post from my favorite writer about how important it is tofind your passion.
Her page is flooded with photos that are perfectly candid with inspirational captions and hipster cliches.
My passion right now is this bag of chips in my lap.
Easier said than done.
What if I have no effing idea what my passion is?
I mean…I like food.
I like chips, clearly.
I enjoy camping…I like sex… Its a cute idea in theory, but what is the practical program of finding your passion?
Im here to tell you that there is no one-size-fits-all answer to this.
And I dont think a quarantine is a healthy incubus for finding your lifes work.
Is this an opportunity?
If those things make you a better person, then I am a shining example of whatnotto do.
Just the word makes me feel clammy.
Its a unicorn concept that only heart surgeons or Oprah deserve to use.
Or the people I follow on Insta.
Or your phone if thats your jam.
Take some deep breaths, in through your nose and out through your mouth.
Relax the muscles in your face and hands.
Ask yourself these questions with the most honest intention.
If bills did not exist, how would I spend my time?
What do I spend hours watching on YouTube/IG/FB/Netflix?
Look at your answers.
If the activity you want to be doing is hiking, think about volunteering as a park ranger.
Would you love to start a charity if personal bills didnt exist?
Join the board for a nonprofit.
This is organic success at its finest.
Think about where your life has taken you because of the need to provide.
While killing time in the line at the DMV, what videos are you watching?
Are you addicted to crime TV?
Maybe you always dreamed of being a police officer.
Love videos of animal rescues?
Maybe you always wanted to be a vet tech.
If you ask yourself these questions and you cant think of answers,thats ok.
Youre not alone!
Challenge yourself to read a few books or listen to a few podcasts to gauge your interests in life.
Ask your friends and family what they think your strengths are.
The self-help world tells you to do what sets your soul on fire.
Im not certain I fully understand what that means, and it sounds dangerous anyway.
Dont be too hard on yourself or others.
After quarantine is over and we all go back to our hustle and bustle, create time to pause.
Dont wait for a pandemic to care about your life.
