Your Passion – Your Purpose

Nov. 2022

Have you ever wondered what passion means?

It’s been described as, a strong desire which allows you to create, and the

energy that keeps the fire burning. When we are passionate about

something, it provides the substance of purpose. It may provide you a

feeling of importance—the feeling that you are meant to do meaningful

things in life.

 Struggling to find that sense of purpose or passion is difficult for a lot of

people, not only those with ADHD. Having ADHD can be a benefit in

discovering and living out your passion.

Whether you’re creative, helpful, encouraging or working on personal

growth, you are passionate about something. It may be helpful to know, the

word enthusiasm – comes from the Greek word Entheos – which means

God within.

 You may be saying, but I have no passion. The truth is your passion isn’t

missing, it’s still inside of you, waiting to be revealed. Among the traits and

abilities which lead to success, passion stands alone. Unlike skill, knowledge

or other factors—passion is innate.

If you’re living your life thinking passion is some treasure you need to find, it

can make you feel lost and confused, and possibly overwhelmed.  You may

always feel stuck or like something is missing

Passion is what you feel—it is the energy you bring to something you do.

Passion is never really quenched, it is still burning bright, underneath all the

bad thinking, negative mindset, and years of conditioning by society.

One of my passions is helping people by encouraging them and helping them

uncover their passions. Another is helping people by offering

assistance—whether physical, financial or just kindness. One morning it was

simply buying breakfast for someone who obviously was down and out. The

joy I experienced after this moment, fueled me for the entire day.

Whatever you look forward to, or whatever you are desiring to learn, or

whatever you are good at, is a passion.

People who have risen to the tops of their fields all have a deep motivation

that gives them the wherewithal to work extraordinarily hard at something

even when it’s uncertain how, when, and even if they will enjoy rewards for

their efforts.

What fuels you? Is it music—playing or singing or enjoying listening. Is it

writing the perfect thank you note? Perhaps it’s creating a new recipe or

preparing your favorite go-to-dish. Do you get excited over fresh flowers in a

pretty vase, or decorating for the holidays? Or perhaps the idea of sitting

alone with a favorite book and beverage, in you reading nook, or at a park.

Maybe what gets you excited and energetic is a walk, a run, or even a

dance.

Passion, fervor, ardor, enthusiasm, and zeal, mean intense emotion which

compels you to action. Enjoying your passion is the authentic you,

regardless of opinion, or diagnoses. And this is your purpose—to be your

beautiful, passionate, authentic self.

Next month, let’s discover more about your authentic self.