Passion

I don’t really feel very passionate about much right now.  Usually when I’m blogging I write about something that is on my heart, something I’m passionate about.

I would consider myself a pretty passionate person however, right now I’m just not feeling it.

I feel as though I’m a little stuck in a rut lately.  I keep doing the same things.  I’m struggling to find something exciting and new something that I look forward to.  I’m just can’t seem to find those things that get me pumped.

One of the ever looming lessons I took away from one of my college basketball coaches is this: when you feel as though you have made a mistake or you are struggling or you are in pain, pick up your teammates, encourage them.  When you take the focus off of yourself and off the negative you stop thinking of all the things that are not so good.  So I’ll take Earl’s advice and instead of thinking about my lack of passion, I’m going to focus on things that are good, things that I’m passionate about.

I’m passionate about thunderstorms…there is one right now and it reminds me of when I was younger and my parents would sit on our front porch and watch the storm.  I think that was where I learned how to just talk about life.  I’m passionate about that too, I love talking about life, sharing stories and laughter and all the hurts and trials of the moment.  It’s really beautiful.

I’m passionate about kids, I want to see them be pushed and succeed (and I want a whole slew of my own one day :)).

I’m passionate about cooking and trying new foods and even better having good conversation over a meal made with love.

I’m passionate about community and finding support in those friendships that make up your community.

I’m passionate about music and singing the deep, emotion filled, soul trembling songs in worship.

I’m passionate about friendship and challenging and encouraging.

I’m passionate about a love so big that it leaves me speechless on so many occasions.

I’m passionate about serving and loving in a way that let’s others know that I was first served and loved.  

See…I can be passionate :)

I’m starting to feel better already.  Thanks, Coach!