What’s Your Passion?
After an upsetting MRI report this week (three new brain lesions), I have spent the last 24 hours really thinking about what I want to do in this life and making sure I do what I am passionate about it. I don’t want the fluff. I’m not a good “small-talker”. I love others very quickly, trust quickly and am loyal to the end unless hurt. In trying to make sure I expend the energies I have on on the things I am passionate about, I can leave the rest of daily living up to God and my family – I need to make sure I am doing what I love and being with those I love because I don’t have many reserves at the end of the day to waste on things that have such small meaning in the big picture of life. My list is short, but it consumes me and fills me with love:
- God
- Husband
- Four children
- Extended family (both mine and my husband’s)
- Quilting
- Friends
Honestly? That is my passion list. Of course, if you have four kids, that list when measured in time can never be replaced – but, it sure does TAKE UP a lot of time! But, with the ongoing demise of my brain cells and function, I vow here and now to spend my time living for the passion that fulfills me. There IS no time to waste, and I don’t waste a second of it when I’m capable of doing something that fills my soul with joy.
How about you? What’s your passion?
Your list fits me to a tee– except I think I would add “pets” in there somewhere… My dogs and cats are a joy to me. 🙂 And I would add in “grandchild” near the top.. 🙂
You are so right about not wasting time… No one is guaranteed another day, so we should all try our best to make every second count. I love the song “Live Like You Were Dying” because it reminds me to appreciate and be thankful for every good thing in life and to not take anything for granted… to tell loved ones how we feel every chance we get, enjoy the little things in life — because they are really the important things, to try to be uplifting, to offer a smile when others are feeling down.. If we could all only remember these things, what a world it would be!!!
I appreciate your blog–You and I are mirror like in our passions–it’s interesting to me that the good Lord has brought me to focus on passions this year. I’m working on keeping my priorities in place–so much of the time I fail. God is good–he keeps me close to his heart. God bless you! hugs, Penny
I am so sorry to read this. I know when things like this happen it’s hard for anyone to know exactly what to say so they say nothing, BUT, that doesn’t let you know that we are here and care. So, all I can really say that might help is that. And to send you big hugs.