Since man began to reflect on his existence, he has asked the age old question, “What is the meaning of life?” As the years continued, we further wanted to know our individual purpose and then, what was our passion. Philosophers have tackled these questions throughout the ages.

If you have ever wondered what is your purpose, and how do you find it and your passions, you are just like the rest of us. We have all come across that bridge at one time or another in the journey of our lives. Is there an answer to this age old question?

There is no direct route to that answer, or is there a timeline to discover the answer. The answer is different for all of us, and the timeline is as well. In addition, the answer is not fixed, it can change throughout your life. There are ways to help find your passions, but since there is no direct easy answer or timeline, there are other aspects to consider as well.

Do not put your life on hold waiting to discover your passion, it is something that you find not standing still waiting, but on the journey of life itself. You never know where you will bump into it, but it is out there for you to discover, but you have to be out there to discover it. Life is not traveled in a straight line, but rather in a zigzag of events, with one event leading you to the next. Take a step, and each step will lead you to the next.

There is a very important aspect to consider while you are waiting to discover your passion in life, that you have to fulfill your basic needs and be in the forward motion of building your life. This is important for four reasons,

One, that you need to have safety and security in life. Without the basics, you cannot focus on higher aspirations as life is preoccupied with making it through your current situation.

Two, when you do not have the basics covered, this can produce fear, it is hard to be open to your passions when fear is blocking your visions.

Three, when your basics are not covered, this produces frustration and anger. You are not open to seeing your passions in a state of anger and frustration.

Four, if you are not covering your basics, you are not happy. You discover passions from a state of happiness.

So, do not put your life on hold waiting to find your passions. Any decision is better than no decision. Do not fear making a mistake, every decision will lead to new discoveries. Keep forward and positive motion. It is also important to understand that in life, you do not always get to be aligned with your passions at every moment, that is okay. Live your life with an “Attitude of Gratitude” each day, and you will be surprised at what you discover.

When in a place where you are looking at your passions, ask yourself these questions:

What do I find myself thinking and talking about?

What keeps catching my eye?

What do I day dream about?

What gets me excited?

What would I do for free?

When does time disappear?

When do I discover myself being pulled in a direction?

What seems effortless no matter how hard?

When am I excited?

When do I discover myself smiling without realizing it?

Your passions are out there waiting for you to discover in time. Be patient, read, explore, experiment, play and try the unknown…