What Sets your Soul on Fire?

What sets your soul on fire?

On the surface, this may seem like a simple question, but really take the time to think through your answer.

The activities, events, and ideas that set our souls on fire leave us full of passion and an overwhelming desire to spread our passion.

As most of you probably know, I recently discovered a new passion of mine – teaching group fitness classes. My adrenaline skyrockets, and I feel at home in the front of an exercise class, instructing participants through various workout moves and intervals.

Modeling is yet another passion of mine, especially when I have created the garment or outfit that I am modeling. As a fashion design major, I have participated in numerous fashion shows over the years, in addition to modeling in two bridal fashions shows a year (part of the perks of working at a bridal store!). I love being up on stage, commanding the attention of the audience while I strut to the music.

These two passions that I have identified have a common thread: I like to lead or be in charge of a group. When I am doing an activity that I am knowledgeable about, I have an air of confidence that surrounds me as I complete the activity. The knowledgeable part is key here, as I feel absolutely no confidence leading a class discussion on politics or leading a dance class.

Therefore, as I embark on a new journey into the Institute of Integrative Nutrition Health Coaching program, I hope to channel this passion into a health coaching career. I want to share my knowledge about real food nutrition and fitness with those who are willing and wanting to make changes in their lives. I start my journey with IIN in one week, on Monday, November 16th. I cannot wait to see where the program takes me!

I hope that I can be fearless in this pursuit, as it will be a rough, untraveled path. Yet, leading and teaching others about real food, wellness, and fitness is my passion; it sets my soul on fire. I never want to stop talking about it. Thus, I know that as long as I continue to actively pursue my passion, I cannot fail.

What are you passionate about? What sets your soul on fire? What activity leaves you feeling so happy that you cannot stop smiling? What leaves you with a head-to-toe feeling of passion and excitement?

Take the time to sort out and discover your true passions. Then, the next step is simple – pursue them!