Spring is all about passion, no? It’s most definitely about renewal and starting fresh! I find that spring motivates me to start fresh and take action much more than the beginning of a new year in January and I have no doubt the difference in weather plays a part in that!
In her latest blog post (which you can find on BettyAnnHeggie.com and on Huffington Post), Betty Ann Heggie shares how – in this new beginning that spring brings us – we can say yes to the things that make us passionate and no to so many things that simply don’t.
I’m sure many women can relate. You give so much of yourself to your kid’s activities, work functions, and perhaps even your partner’s work functions, that there’s little time or energy left for the things that you love. Things that make you smile and give you energy and renew your spirit. Ironic isn’t it? We’re so busy fulfilling the needs of others, that we deplete our energy and don’t have time to do the things that we love and bring us energy. It’s a never-ending cycle and Betty Ann is encouraging us to put a stop to it.
Read her blog titled, Saying Yes to Your Passions Makes it Easier to Say No to Others and see if you can find some tips and strategies within to help stop the cycle and give yourself the time and focus to do what you’re really passionate about.
Perhaps you’re like me – recently my friend Tara asked me what animal, hobby, or thing I really loved (as inspiration for a drawing). I (no pun intended) drew a blank. Beyond my kids and family, I didn’t know what answer to give her. That was a real eye-opener for me. I have lost that passion for having something that’s just for me, something to focus on and dive into. I need to find that passion and find that woman inside who is beyond wife/mother, even blogger. I’m more than that. If you see her, tell her I’m looking for her, OK?
This month, Betty Ann and I are asking you – what are you passionate about? Perhaps you – like me – need to take a few minutes to figure that out. Maybe you’re someone that has a passion (or two) but needs more time to focus on it. Maybe, you’re already living your passion and can share tips with the rest of us. One of my readers is going to win $100 PayPal cash to help foster that passion!
Life
I’m passionate about cats, my family, friends, decorating, writing, and coffee!
couponing, contesting, scrabble
I’m passionate about having time to myself.
I am most passionate about my family and my computer time. I would like to find a passion for crafts. I am trying to learn how to knit, and it helped relax me.
I am passionate about gardening!
I am passionate about animal care and camping!
I am most passionate for my family especially my daughter and little one on the way. Passionate about being a good mother and taking pictures of beautiful things
My son. And education access to quality education.
My family, God, reading and being outdoors!
I’m passionate about shopping (does that count??), sewing and baking.
I am passionate about my husband, children and grandchildren. Family is so important.
I’m passionate about my daughter getting a proper education despite her ADHD.
I’m passionate about my family <3
i am passionate about my family first and foremost. well after that in line would also be music and animals
I am passionate about my kids
I am passionate about saving the dogs and cats in our community, I work at the local humane society
Cooking! It’s my me time where I can get lost in my own little world
I’m passionate about music, specifically singing.
I am going through a difficult time and trying to find something that I am passionate about is actually rather difficult to pinpoint. I need to be passionate about life and for now I will try and be passionate for my health because by being healthy, the good life will come.
I am passionate about my knitting and crocheting. I find it very relaxing and am always knitting or crocheting something for another person. I am going to take the time to do something for myself finally.
I’m passionate about my family.
I’m passionate about travel. I love the experience of discovering different countries and cultures.
Jesus, travel, family and photography top my list! 🙂
I am passionate about doing yoga and really stretching my body. I love taking care of my body and this feels so good.
i am passionate about art
Still searching!
…about being a good mother.
I am passionate about learning in school and being there in person and in mind!
honestly, my life is my family so I am passionate about them right now. I am also passionate about God and his people.
I’m passionate about healthy cooking!
I’m passionate about my granddaughter!
I’m passionate about learning!
Giving my 2 girls th best life I possibly can!
I am passionate about my family. I am also passionate about being a doula 🙂
I’m passionate about a lot of thins, but of all of them I think the thing I’m most passionate about (in all the world) is traveling. It’s what I live for:)
I am passionate about cooking. I started cooking when I was around 4 years old, and have always enjoyed it. It feels so good to create something that others love and that nourishes them and their souls. Recently, I started taking pastry classes at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts in order to pursue this passion.
im passionate about family
I’m passionate about reading and about food! I love to cook and I love to learn new ways to cook. It’s a new passion, but growing steadily.
Passionate about chemistry and it shows when I get a student who enjoys it as much as I do
I am passionate about life.
I am passionate about keeping my family close and living as self sustaining and natural as possible.
I’m passionate about my family and making sure they are safe, healthy and have a good life.
I also drew a blank, many people may not realize or think this is a very simple question but honestly it’s not, all I could come up with is well #1 my family for sure I’m most passionate for them and I’m passionate for all my new friends that I have made online (bloggers) and then I would have to say cooking I love cooking and like to try new recipes even though my hubby doesn’t like some of these new foods he still eats them and says they are good. This one was a great question just to sit back and really think what you are really truly passionate for
I have no problem with anyone drawing a blank on this one. My family is important, service to/for others is so important.
But that said I love to make cakes and pretty food. A nice batch of doughnuts can make me smile all day. 😛
I am passionate about my love of fitness!
Still searching for my passion. Love photography and being with my children.
Being with my family & learning about the past (love museums)
I am passionate about being a good father.
Being a good mom and taking care of my family.
I’m passionate about healthy eating and exercise
I am passionate about my family!
travelling
I am passionate about health and living “green”.
I am passionate about my family, work and hockey.
I am passionate about family and volunteering!
I’m passionate about my family, faith and friends!
I am passionate about my health and fitness.
My health!
I am passionate about my family
I’m passionate about my family.
Teaching! 🙂
I am passionate about my family, my faith and about fitness
I am passionate about my work and my family!
I’m passionate about baking
i’m passionate about my children and their health
My little pony and contests
Reading and cooking
I’m most passionate about my family hands down
I am passionate about kindness and being positive, both on and offline 🙂
my kids, my family, and reading 🙂
I am passionate about photography
I am passionate about my family and getting to visit with them as much as possible.
I hope you rediscover what you’re passionate about soon! I am passionate about archaeology, which hopefully means I’ll be happy in my career throughout my life! 🙂
I am passionate about traveling – I always have to have a trip plan in the works, like a mini project to plan and execute, but more fun! 🙂
I’m passionate about my family!
I’m passionate about my family and friends.
I am passionate about music.
My family!
I’m passionate about my family
Staying fit
my family
My new son!!
I am passionate about travelling. I love to travel and see new places and experience different cultures.
My husband had a heart attack in November and as a family we are now passionate about being grateful for each day!
I’m passionate about my family. They are wonderful.
I’m passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle
I am passionate about animal rescue, in particular senior dogs who are left behind. Currently we have two but are always asked to take more.
I’m passionate about barbershop singing, and general kindness.
I’m passionate about recycling.
Music and education!
I am passionate about healthy food! We grow a huge garden and preserve much of it. We raise our own meats, eggs and dairy. It is great to be able to trace the source of your foods and to share this wealth of health with family and friends! 😀
I’m passionate about my family and food.
I’m passionate about traveling. I love seeing new places!
My family. Keeping us happy and healthy
I am passionate about my babies and homesteading…. and helping other mamas find more natural ways of living and parenting using cloth diapers, breastfeeding, and babywearing!
I am passionate about my family, animals, phorography, cosmetics, skincare , caring for others.
it definitely is difficult to say no and make time for what you’re passionate about… especially as a mom of two under two!
I’m passionate about my family and trying to become passionate about being healthier so I can enjoy running and playing with my family!
I am passionate about my grandchildren.
I’m passionate about Jesus Christ and helping others know about Him. I’m also passionate about being a good referee on the roller derby team. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
I am extremely passionate about learning
I am passionate about getting our family to eat “clean” food and use more natural and safe products and also to get awareness out about what Lyme Disease really is and really does and prevention. It’s not what most doctors or health agencies have projected and the result of missed diagnosis is pure misery:(
I am passionate about learning, loving and raising my two wonderful girls.
I am passionate about living in the moment…life is too short!
Currently I am passionate about hleping others who also live with invisible chronic illness. I have a facebook page dedicated to just that} https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.waygreig?ref=tn_tnmn#!/pages/Support-for-Living-with-Invisible-Chronic-Illness-in-Grey-Bruce-County/222702564597175
I am passionate about helping my local animal shelter,right now i am making some homemade blankets to donate
I am SUPER in love with rock climbing… LOVE IT!!!!!
I know it sounds strange, but child passenger safety..
Lately, I’ve been passionate about going green around the house!!
I am passionate about creating art, animal rights, and gardening.
I am passionate about carseat safety for my kids (and other people’s kids!), cloth diapering, and my kids in general. 🙂
I am passionate about a lot, keeping my house cleaned, I love poetry im passionate about that. my family
I’m passionate about travel and seeing the world. Also love taking creative images.
Cheers.
I am passionate about hard work and saving money.
One of my passions (I have many actually, lol) is HAIR!! Love playing with hair, creating new styles, and making people feel great about themselves!
Love contesting too now! 😉 lol
I love animals
I am passionate about spreading the word online and off that Dental Caries ( cavities ) is a childhood disease! ” Although dental caries are largely preventable, they remain the most common chronic disease of children aged 6 to 11 years and adolescents …”
Pets matter, pets have rights they just can’s speak up!
I am passionate about staying healthy.
I’m trying to be passionate about my exercise routine, eating healthy for my whole family.
I am passionate about my family,cooking and making quilts
I am passionate about my family and my home.
I am passionate about eating healthier, more fruits and vegetables and we have totally cut out fried foods, especially stuff we used to cook in the deep fryer. I have a Phillips airfryer and its wonderful we can still eat fries but no oil needed to cook them.
I am passionate about my husband and kids
I am passionate about helping animals.
I’m passionate about writing music. Have been since I was sixteen 🙂
I’m passionate about self improvement and getting my family to eat better, and setting a good health example for our little one.
I’m passionate about utilizing my couponing skills to help others I come across in my life.
I’m passionate about my faith in God and my love for my family.
Im passionate about saving babies from abortion.
I’m passionate about being environmentally friendly.
I am passionate about chocolate! Honestly, I was going to say eating healthy and nourishing the body – I love to cook, learn about nutrients to improve health and longevity , and it is my profession too. Put mention chocolate and I can’t think about anything else.! Thank fully it is an antioxidant too 🙂
I am passionate about trying to make mt family more healthy, we try to eat better foods, 2 months I took a big step and quit smoking, also passionate about spending as much time with my children and having fun with them 🙂
trying to make the budget make sense, still doesn’t
I am passionate about web design but life has kept me away from the ‘having fun’ aspect of it. It’s been just all work and no creative experiments.
I am passionate about learning. i love to learn all I can about a topic once it piques my interest.
I’m passionate about photography.
I am a passionate person by nature ~ and I have many passions that sometime seem to collide.
My husband would say that I am passionate about politics, but not in the sense of some blind partisan zealotry or power-seeking way ~ my passion is for SOCIAL JUSTICE and to fight against human misery and suffering. For me it’s more of a Spiritual passion ` sometimes requires politics to faciliate change.
I am also passionate about the environment: protecting the delicate balances even if we don’t understand them and respecting the awesome wonder of all of God’s creation and has been entrusted to us and we foolishly abuse and squander.
On a lighter note ~ I have a passion for art – all forms of art And for COOKING!
Thank you for all of your good work in fostering and nurturing passion and all of the good things life that we sometimes lose sight of.
I’m passionate about learning.
I’m passionate about reading. I love to read.
I am passionate about a healthier lifestyle. Eating better, and being more active have become very important to me.
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