The lighter is such a magical tool. Push a button and presto we have fire! I watch the survival shows once in and while and cannot imagine having to start a fire with a stick, rock and piece of twine! There are no magic buttons to push to find your Passion: Fire on the inside, but there are some tips to help you create sparks. We learned in the last article that it takes a specific group of people to light our fire. Since that is the case the best way to find them is to get involved.
When I got involved with my friend serving at risk youth I had no idea who my passion was. I learned quickly that this was not the specific group I was searching for but it did lead me closer to who does! One of the keys to finding your passion is to get involved or as one of my mentors likes to say “You don’t have to get it right; you just have to get going”! Get out of your comfort zone and get involved with your community. Chances are you will not get it right but you will learn and grow from the experience.
I was terrified of getting involved with at risk youth. It was not easy or comfortable for me but what I learned through the process was invaluable! I would not change any part of the process I went through in search of my passion. Forget about getting your ducks in a row, or waiting for the “perfect” fit. Get involved now. Your community needs your gifts, talents and abilities! As you get involved you will learn valuable lessons about yourself and life that you cannot learn by waiting. You are surrounded by so many opportunities every day to get involved: Charities, Boards, Church, Youth organizations, City groups, and Military and Senior organizations to name a few. Get involved, stay consistent with it and enjoy the journey.
Find your passion and you will find your life!