Passion is a powerful force that can motivate and inspire us to pursue our dreams, overcome obstacles, and make a positive impact on the world. Our passions are often born from our pain - the struggles, challenges, and hardships that we face in life. These experiences shape our perspectives, values, and desires, and lead us to discover our calling.

Everyone has a story, a journey that has shaped who they are today. For many, this journey has been filled with pain - physical, emotional, or psychological. Yet, out of this pain, a passion can arise, a desire to make a difference and help others who may be going through similar experiences.

A survivor of domestic violence may discover a passion for helping other survivors, using their own experience to inspire and empower others. A person who has suffered from addiction may use their experience to guide and support others on the road to recovery. Those who have experienced poverty, illness, discrimination, and loss may start non-profit organizations, create support groups, or become advocates for social justice causes. There are countless examples of those whose pain has awakened their passion.

We have all experienced pain of varying degrees. If we are able to find the silver lining and use that pain to find a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment in helping others, the rewards are immense.

Success or sabotage? Everything that happens to us happens for us if we allow it. If we are able to use our struggles to awaken a passion that will help others, we are taking a step to heal ourselves and the world.

Is this going to be an incredible day? Your life has been filled with valuable experiences (both challenging and celebratory). How will you use your experiences to make this day better for yourself and others?