“If you’re having a hard time finding the passion within yourself, a closely related idea is caring and then putting action into that care. Care and action are the shovels that uncover passion.”

—Gabe Anderson, Musician

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If you’re struggling to find passion within yourself, consider shifting your focus to something closely related: Caring.

Sometimes, the pressure to feel passionate can be overwhelming, making it seem elusive or out of reach.

Instead, ask yourself what you care about — even in small ways.

Caring is powerful. It’s a seed from which passion often grows.

But caring alone isn’t enough.

When you put action behind your care — volunteering, learning, helping, or simply showing up — you uncover deeper feelings and interests.

Over time, these actions can ignite a genuine passion you never expected.

Think of care and action as shovels, digging beneath the surface to reveal what truly excites you and watch your passions bloom.

EXERCISE:

How can you start small to transform your caring feelings into passionate pursuits?

What are some simple steps you can take today to connect your care with meaningful actions?