05/29/2026
People often think passion is something that makes you happy all the time.
I don’t think that’s true.
Passion is the thing you’re willing to struggle for. It’s the thing that challenges you, frustrates you, and occasionally makes you wonder if it’s worth it. Yet somehow, no matter how difficult it gets, you keep coming back.
The word passion actually comes from a Latin word associated with suffering, and I think there’s wisdom in that. The things we care about most usually aren’t easy. They demand something from us.
They test us. They force us to grow.
If you’re trying to figure out what you’re passionate about, don’t just look at what you enjoy doing when life is comfortable. Look at the thing you’re willing to sacrifice for. Look at the thing that keeps calling you back, even after setbacks, failures, and disappointments.
What’s something in your life that you keep coming back to, no matter how hard it gets?
📍Chandler, AZ | Dr. Drew Ballard | HALŌ Veneers