The term ‘passion’ is used to refer to a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement you get about something, or when doing something. Passions are things you’d love to do constantly or always have in your life. Personally, I am passionate about painting, traveling, and even simple things like eating good food!
Having our passions integrated into our routines can help lead to a more fulfilling life, but not everyone knows what theirs are and sometimes the wrong sense of passion and personal or cultural hurdles can lead them to the wrong path. To help you get started in discovering your major passions, here are some things to be passionate about.
What is a Passionate Person?
Firstly, let’s take a look at what it means to be a passionate person.
Being a passionate person often means being enthusiastic about things, and when you speak about your passions, you do so with energy and importance.
If someone isn’t truly passionate about something, their lack of enthusiasm will be noticeable. Their voice may not carry excitement, and their eyes might not light up when discussing or engaging in the activity.
For example, while someone might enjoy cooking, without a deep passion for it, they’ll likely approach it with a more laid-back attitude rather than the high energy and enthusiasm they’d show if they were genuinely passionate about it.
How to Find your Passion in Life
Finding a passion for life can be done so by discovering your life’s purpose. Working out the best things to be passionate about, how you can integrate them into your life regularly, and how you can reach your passions in all areas of your life is a great way to live a meaningful life.
For example, if your work life is lacking passion, finding a way to integrate one of your passions into your career can be a step in the right direction.
There are many famous quotes that revolve around passion particularly when you are depressed, and these highlight why it is such an important part of life:
“A true passion that burns within your soul is one that can never be put out.” — Zach Toelke
“Passion is your joy, it is the essence of who you are. You have to unwrap it and find it.” — Jackie St. Onge
“I would rather die of passion than of boredom.” —Vincent van Gogh
6 Things to be Passionate about for a Fulfilling Life
If you’re feeling a little stuck in life, it’s a good idea to find perspective on some of the good things that one can be passionate about, in order to lead a happier and more fulfilling life. Here are some examples of things most people are passionate about.
1. Health and Fitness
Being fit and healthy is a very important part of your life, as it can help you feel comfortable and keep away from chronic diseases. Having a passion for eating well and regularly exercising out can help increase your endurance and flexibility, and increase the strength of your organs.
Finding a way for health and fitness to be something to be passionate about can be tricky, but discovering what you enjoy is a step in the right direction.
For example, if you enjoy being social, joining a team sport might ignite your passion for football or rugby, or if you enjoy dancing, joining a class may ignite your passion for Zumba!
2. Learning New Skills
As someone who is always seeking to learn more and hone new skills, I’d say that this is one of my biggest passions in life. Learning new skills is a form of being passionate about personal growth, and can be the catalyst for making positive changes in your lifestyle.
Personal growth can be different for everyone, as people are passionate about the different skills they learn. I am passionate about learning new craft skills such as painting and sculpting, whereas others are passionate about learning technical skills such as coding, or physical skills such as a new sport.
3. Relationships
Being passionate about relationships is more common in outgoing, extroverted people, as they are more likely to be passionate about making new friends than introverts, but that’s not to say that we can’t all be passionate about the relationships we already have.
Referring broadly to the connections shared with the people around you, rather than just ‘romantic relationships’ being passionate about making great memories with family members, friends, and even colleagues can help build closeness, something which is a very fulfilling aspect of life.
4. Helping Others
Finding a passion for helping others can be incredibly fulfilling, as it can be very rewarding to see how you can create good things for other people (or animals).
By providing community service to help benefit local residents, providing care to people in need, or even volunteering for a charity or animal shelter, you can uncover the rewarding feeling of helping others and improve your own life and mental health in the process.
5. Simplifying Your Life
While this one may seem contradictory given that the purpose of this article is to help you uncover things you’re passionate about, you can actually enjoy a more passionate life if you cut out anything that is unnecessary.
Spending less time worrying or being stressed, and more time engaging with the things you love and are passionate about can lead to a more fulfilling life.
6. Nature
Finding a passion for being out in Nature can lead to a very fulfilling life. Whether you find a passion for hiking, jogging, gardening, or simply enjoying a good picnic in the park, being out in the fresh air and sunshine is incredibly good for your mental health.
You can even find ways to combine your passions for other things with being in nature, such as doing volunteer activities as a way to help others, painting, or engaging in a physical activity.
Conclusion
Take your time exploring each of these things until you discover the exact thing you’re passionate about. Once you find the things that spark passion in you, be sure to enjoy them regularly and make them a core part of your life. This way, you can look forward to a more fulfilling and happy life!
About the Author: Muhammad Moazzan
