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Protecting Your Passion

Passion is so powerful.  It fuels late nights, early mornings, and the courage to keep moving forward, especially when the road gets rough -- and it will get rough.  Passion is fragile and must be protected.  If we do not protect it, life's demands, stress, and negativity can smother it until it feels like a distant memory.

Why Passion Needs Protection:

  • Life is noisy: With endless responsibilities, our passion can get drowned out by urgency and noise.
  • Criticism is inevitable: When you follow your calling, your gift, not everyone will understand it. Some will even try to discourage it.
  • Exhaustion is real:  Passion does not mean you can run on empty.  Burnout can rob you of joy and clarity.  Reset and refuel. 
How to Protect Your Passion:

1.    Set healthy boundaries - Every yes costs something (your time, your energy, your peace of mind). Protect your passion by learning when to say no. Sometimes it is hard to say no but you have to be intentional because your energy is your most valuable resource.  

2.    Nurture your mental health - Passion thrives when your mind and heart are well.  Make space for rest, nutrition, exercise, connecting with mind-like individuals, or practices that strengthen your mental wellness.

3.    Stay connect to your "why" - Write down why your passion matters to you and revisit it often.  There will be seasons of doubt, and your why will remind you of your worth.

4.    Chose your circle wisely - This is so important!  Protecting your passion means surrounding yourself with people who believe in you.  But it also requires discernment: if someone only drains your energy or pretends to support you, it is time to release them from your circle.  Not everyone deserves access to your fire.

5.    Celebrate the small wins - Give yourself grace.  Passion is not just about the big breakthroughs. Protect your passion by honoring the progress, even the small steps.

Final Word -- Protecting your passion is not selfish, it is necessary.  When you honor the fire within you, it becomes a source of light for others. Do not let challenges steal what was placed inside of you.  Protect your passion, and you will discover strength you did not know you had.

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