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How many times have you been asked this question. How many times have you not really had an honest answer. Probably, your answer has not always been the most honest or genuine. I know that mine has not been. In the past I was more concerned over what would make others happy or what would people think if they knew what I was really passionate about. However, now I can give you an honest answer and be proud of it.

There is nothing wrong with not knowing your passion right now. Maybe you are at a point in your life that prohibits your from being fully aware. Maybe there are other things that take priority within your life and those must be taken care of first. If you make a conscious effort to be aware your passion will soon find you.

It is not uncommon for someone else to know what inspires you before you do. It will reflect itself in your actions, thoughts and daily living without you even knowing it. I can tell you, beyond a shadow of a doubt, what my passions are. It also took me 40 years to get here and I am O.K. with that.

A Pit Bull is my best friend. I should say 8 Pit Bulls are my best friends. I have always had animals in my life, but it wasn’t until my husband rescued a pit bull puppy and brought him home, that I realized how truly passionate I was about animals. These dogs are not vicious or mean. They are the most loving, sweet, loyal, strong willed animals I have ever encountered. I have raised my 2 daughters with them and have always exposed my children to animals and how to properly interact with them. I would trust my Pit Bulls with my children over some family members. I would trust my dogs around any child. My goal is to educate and inform others that these animals are so pre-judged and misinterpreted. I will always stand up for animal rights in the right manner. Violence never is the solution. This is a part of who I am.

Empowering women is the second passion of mine. However, I am not the person who believes that all women have the same rights. I also believe that just because you bore a child it does not make you a mother. A woman or lady must act like one to be treated like one. However, no female should ever have to endure the abuse of a man or the likes of one. Once a women learns how to take care of herself she will learn to take care of others. Once a women accepts herself, flaws included, she can accept others. Once WE learn that a man does not solve all our problems and we must solve them ourselves, we can have that relationship and actually be happy.

I believe in God. I am not ashamed of it. I will not preach to your or shun you if your beliefs are not mine. I only ask that you respect mine, and I do the same of yours. Standing up for my belief is not a problem and I do not mind expressing it.

Bottom line is this. I know 100% what I believe in, what I am honestly passionate about, and what I would give up everything for. I would sacrifice myself for my children in a minute, but I am also known as “Sgt. Slaughter” by my husband and kids. I expect them to behave, have manners and be empathetic. I expect them to work hard and earn what they want and I will provide their needs. When I am no longer here I want to know they can be strong, independent, and remember I know that anything they set their minds to they can achieve.

So let me ask you, What are you passionate about? Don’t let another day go by without being able to answer that question. Do not let another person dare make you change what your gut is telling you. We all have a passion, a purpose and a reason. Find yours and find your world!