5 Passions

Question #8 - 5 things I am passionate about?

1. I am passionate about my relationship with Christ. As foreign as that may sound to some of you, it is the centre of who I am and how I act and what I say.  When I am walking with Him, I am who I was created to be.  There is no longing to be anyone else or desires to have what is not mine. I am satisfied and content in all circumstances.  I am not like this 24/7 but every day it is easier and more natural, like breathing, to be this person.
2. I am passionate about people. I enjoy the people placed in my life.  I would rather spend time with you than have you buy me an expensive gift.  I like being in the company of those I know and in the company of those I am getting to know. 
3. I am passionate about my family.  I know this is pretty much the same as #2 but family just takes on a different flavour and atmosphere.  My immediate and extended family on all sides.
4. It seems wrong to lump anything else with these so  I will say that I love crafty things and making stuff and stamping and painting and anything of the sort.  The one place I can just let go and do whatever I decide to create.  The decisions are all mine and I am good at it.   I love that.
5. Lastly, ... I guess I would say #5 is: I love making others happy. I am a peace maker and keeper. Sometimes to my detriment.  No is a word I must consciously speak or else I lose my focus and get too many things on the go.  I think others know this about me and take advantage of it sometimes.  I am learning that the word 'No' is my friend and I can use it with out making others dislike me or get upset with me.  It is healthy to say 'no' when you just can not say 'yes'.