Whether you know it or not, you’re a passionate person. There’s one thing that you love above all others. But for some people, it takes a little soul searching to find out what you really love.
While you’re mulling that one over, let’s take a look at some of the most popular passions. Maybe you’ll see something that strikes a chord.
Music
With all the singing and talent competitions around these days, it’s easy to see that we’re a nation obsessed with music. And why not? Music can be inspiring. A simple melody can put a smile on your face and change your entire mood. But while we all enjoy music, some people enjoy it a little more. These people play instruments, sing or dance. Maybe they even do all of the above.
Food
Again, our nation is obsessed with this passion. Maybe a little too obsessed. But it’s important to note that a passion for food doesn’t mean overeating. It means that you truly enjoy cooking or tasting new things. You enjoy talking and/or writing about your meals almost as much as you enjoy eating them.
Exercise
Staying fit and healthy is definitely a passion for many people. It’s probably one of the most productive of the popular passions because it will keep you (and maybe others too) in great shape and feeling amazing. If you’re passionate about exercise, you probably don’t skip more than one day per week. You enjoy all kinds of workouts, sports and you enjoy helping others make fitness a priority in their lives.
Gardening
This is probably the most peaceful of the popular passions. If you’re a gardening enthusiast, you really enjoy the quiet, serene nature of this hobby. You love the fact that you can cultivate something beautiful from a simple seed. When you’re not in the garden, you’re thinking about what you’re going to plant next.
Animals
Most animals cannot defend themselves from humans, and many can’t survive without our help. That’s why animal care and welfare is a passion for many people. These people spend time volunteering at shelters and adopt animals who desperately need placement.
Travel
Some people don’t like to travel. They’re happy spending their entire life in one area without feeling the need to explore. But those people are few and far between. Travel is among the most popular passions because most of us have the urge to visit faraway lands and experience different cultures. It’s truly a life-altering experience to submerge yourself in the culture of another nation. I’m not talking about going from Montreal to New York (although, there are definite cultural differences there). Montreal to Beijing would be a better example of the experience that passionate travelers seek.
Now that you’ve seen the most popular passions, do you have a better idea of your own? Remember, it’s not enough to “kind of like” these things. You have to want to eat, sleep and breathe these things. When you find something like that, you’ve found your true passion.