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Your Passion Revealed: Look Closer...
Emily Allen
August 19, 2024
Happy Monday, friends!
Isn't it wonderful to start a new week?
Mondays are a fresh start, a chance to embrace new opportunities and set new goals. And today, we're diving into something extraordinary: uncovering the passion already existing in your life.
So, get ready to explore, reflect, and ignite that spark within you. Because sometimes, all you need is a little nudge to see the magic that's been there all along.
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you."
SPOTLIGHT
Discover the Passion Hidden in Plain Sight
Check out this insightful article on finding your passion: The Secret to Finding Your Passion.
In this eye-opening piece, you’ll learn that finding your passion isn’t about searching far and wide. Instead, it’s about recognizing the activities that already light up your life. The article emphasizes that your passions are often things you’re naturally drawn to and already engage in, sometimes without even realizing it.
The idea that you need to "find" your passion can make it seem elusive and distant. This article flips that notion on its head, suggesting that your true passions are already an integral part of who you are.
It’s a gentle reminder that sometimes, the passion you seek is closer than you think.
FEATURED NEWSLETTER
DAILY CHALLENGE
Passion Inventory
Your passions are already a part of you. Today is about recognizing and embracing them.
Grab a Notebook or Open a Digital Doc:
Set aside 10-15 minutes where you won't be interrupted. This is your time to reflect.Make Two Lists:
List 1: Write down activities that make you lose track of time. These are the moments when you feel most alive.
List 2: Note the compliments you frequently receive. What do people often praise you for?Connect the Dots:
Look at your lists. Do you see any common themes? Activities that overlap? Compliments that resonate with what you love to do?
START OVER KITTY RECOMMENDATION
The Element
"The Element" explores the concept of being in your element—the place where the things you love to do and the things you are good at come together. Ken Robinson shares inspiring stories of people who have found their element, from athletes and scientists to musicians and business leaders.
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TRIVIA
Did You Know?
Which famous artist was originally a lawyer before he became a renowned painter? |
FINAL THOUGHTS
Finding your passion isn't about embarking on a grand quest. It's about paying attention to what already makes your heart sing.
Your passion already found you—it's time to give it the attention it deserves.
Don’t be afraid to give it a try.
Take a small step today.
Keep pushing forward. Your passion is waiting to be fully embraced.
Start Over Kitty & The Permission to Start Over Team
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Wassily Kandinsky
Kandinsky was a successful lawyer before he decided to pursue his passion for painting at the age of 30. His transition shows that it's never too late to follow your passion and make a substantial impact.
So, if you're feeling hesitant about pursuing what you love, remember Kandinsky's story. Your passion might just lead you to create something extraordinary.