Differences Between Finding Purpose And Passion

"If you wanted to start a campfire with passion and purpose, you'd start with a foundation of wood (your purpose), and start the flame with a match (your passion)." – Jessica Lauren DeBry

Can you tell the difference between having a 'passion' and knowing 'purpose'? Many people in their lives seem to think that the two are the same, and end up pursuing something they're excited about for a short while, believing it's their intent, and then ends up having things which fails to give them satisfaction.

Passion is the compelling emotion behind your dreams. Your feelings drive your passion. The purpose is the why behind it all. The purpose is the profound reason for your existence," says Jessica Lauren DeBry.

Making the distinction between your desire and intent will make it simpler for you to pursue the stuff you're excited about without burning out on them, and it will also direct you toward your real mission in life. Here are some differences between finding a purpose and passion:

Passion relates the emotions:

Our emotional reaction to things often colors them what we do in life. We do stuff because they make us feel good, and we want them. Passion is the interpersonal drive to do what we have been doing; it's the emotional spark that lets you move forward with what you want your life to do. It is a force that is driving you forward. Passion is essential, and in your life, it's something you need-but of course, it's not everything.

The purpose is the reason behind passion:

"Pay attention to the things you are naturally drawn to. They are often connected to your path, passion, and purpose in life. Have the courage to follow them." Ruben Chavez

Your purpose is the reason that you are, first of all, doing what you are doing. You're not just passionate about something because you like it! Behind this passion, there is an intent, a motive behind the motivating power. Your intent is the cornerstone upon which to create your passion.

Passion can sometimes be selfish:

You're doing it when you follow your passions because it feels good. After all, it's something you enjoy deeply-even if that means putting oneself before everyone else who needs it. Where passion can have aspects of selfishness to it, the purpose is never selfish. 

The purpose is not selfish. It involves serving others, but it's not servitude. It's feeling joyful about creating joy. It's about adding value in the lives of others while creating value in your life. It's win-win," says Krueger.

Your intent may allow you to place others first, which may enable you to set your own feelings aside in the interests of the common good. Yet the great thing about this is: you're not going to care at all, because you realize this is what you've been brought to do here.

The purpose is always focused:

Where passion can be wild and exciting all over the place, the purpose is far more focused. If you're passionate about something, it doesn't matter what it is. At the whim of your own emotions and feelings, your passion can change. The purpose is to reflect on the singular. It is evident when you find your intent. Your aim is one that will make your life come true and make you feel complete. Passion can come and go, but the purpose is everlasting- or at least until you have finished your purpose and found another. The long-term purpose is.

Final thoughts:

Your purpose is of utmost importance to your people and continues to shape who you really are as an individual. While passions will help form and form your personality, they can help shape and shape your identity. 

You're not likely to find many different ends in your life, but you're going to have many different passions. Lifetime passion is just as important as having a purpose. Life without passion is dull. Passions make your life beautiful and exciting, but it's an aimless life without purpose. Knowing the gap between your goals and aims will help you move your life on the right road. Understanding what to invest your energies and attention behind when it comes to your intent can make your interests much more enjoyable and concentrated. Life is always balanced, and balancing passion and purpose makes life valuable.