passion n. (from the Latin patior- to suffer)- zeal, ardor, vehement and eager desire, love
What’s your passion? (and we’re not talking about chocolate ladies!) 😉
If you’re a Christian, you probably say God. If you’re a mom, you probably say your family, but those are easy answers. Of course you love God and your family, but what is the one thing that you feel dead and unfulfilled without?
I have recently been thinking about this issue of passion. Life can seem like such a drudgery at times with all of the responsibilities we have as wives and mothers. I don’t want to have a life of drudgery. I want what the French call Joie de vivre!–a cheerful enjoyment of life, an exultation of spirit*. I want to enjoy all that God has for me in this life.
What are you passionate about? What brings you joy? What gives you life?
Renew your commitment to grow that passion. Give yourself time to do the things that bring you pleasure and joy in life. You’ll be a better wife and mother, and a better person. I promise!
*Thanks to Wikipedia for this definition!
I have to say that my passion is natural/organic/healthy/green living! I strive to feed my family as healthy and organic as I can while staying on our tight food budget of $200.00 per month! My current project right now is getting our garden ready to plant. Last year my garden did well enough that we are still eating the produce that I preserved! This year I am expanding the garden and hoping to be able to garden year found with my green house!
Wow Lindsay! I thought I had a tight budget–$200 a month is great! I have never successfully gardened beyond a few tomato and basil plants in a container. I’m impressed. 🙂
mhhh… a clean house? no, um… a beautifully organized space? books? reading… let me think… mhhh
wait, i think i’m most passionate about myself (gosh that’s big headed of me right?), dont answer that!! lol
but i think that’s true. its just off the top of my head but i really think what i’m most concerned about day in and out and what really drives me to figure things out is to make myself a better person, mother, wife, servant of God, etc.
mhh, off to think about it some more. something that wont make me sound so egotistical though:)
thanks for the though provoking post.
Peace and Smiles
You made me laugh Rahilya! 🙂
Thanks Kimberlee for insipiring us to go beyond our boundaries of the everyday. We were created by an awesome God, and I truly believe he put a spark of creativity in each of us. I’ve been enjoying your journaling. You have a good eye for color combinations. My step-daughter has a gift to draw, and I’ve encouraged her many times to take some graphic art classes. Definitely not my talent though. Happy “doodling”!
Thanks so much Kim!