I never really thought about myself as a passionate person until recently. Sure there were things I was interested in, but I didn’t really feel that burning desire that I’ve heard others talk about.
I picked up Dan Miller’s book, 48 Days to the Work You Love because I knew that I wanted to do something, but not sure what it was. It didn’t really do much for me – I didn’t want a job (I really can’t stand them). Then I read his book, No More Mondays which is geared more toward starting your own business. Wow. Loved it.
So I became involved in his community and was referred to others with the same passions as Dan – Justin Lukasavige and Derek Sisterhen at Lukas coaching and Kevin Miller at Free Agent Underground. If you have any inkling of wanting to be your own boss, check them out. They have weekly podcasts that are great to listen to while you fold laundry.
Babies are my favorite passion
A common theme that all of these guys talk about is doing what you’re passionate about, what you were uniquely created to do. It was only after asking myself the annoying question, “What would you do if you didn’t have to worry about money?” ten times that I realized that there isn’t just one thing I would do. There are several.
I’m passionate about babies, birth, herbalism, nutrition, midwifery, “green living”, marriage, business, home schooling, adoption, debt-freedom. It’s a lot, I know. My soap box rarely gets put away. Hence, this blog. 
Whether you’re like me and have been blessed with passion for several different things or you’re just not sure what you’re really called to do in life, I encourage you to explore it more.
If you know what you’re called to and are doing it – great! Make sure you’re in community with others who share a common passion.
If you know and are far from living your passion, see above. Surrounding yourself with people who are pursuing meaning in their lives can provide inspiration for you to do the same and will help uplift you when you feel discouraged.
If you have no idea what you were created to do, guess what? Get in community. Join the 48 Days community, where there are lots of people pursuing their passions and others who don’t know what that looks like.
Building relationships with others is hugely important in every aspect of life and this is no exception.
Discovering your passion and sharing that enthusiasm with people who will encourage you and hold you accountable is absolutely essential in finding success in anything.
Join a community of people today that you can connect with and gain inspiration, accountability and encouragement from. Go ahead, take the first step.
What are your dreams and passions? How do you pursue them? What’s your favorite community?
*This is a picture of Isaiah taken by Becky at Rematta Photography. I will be doing a review of her work soon. Please check out her website.
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This post was written by
Nina Nelson – who has written 203 posts on Shalom Mama.
Nina Nelson is a freelance writer, mama to four and wife to one. She writes regularly about minimalism, living more sustainably and living more intentionally. She loves reading, snuggling and giggling at miniature horses.
