I Forgot What Lit Me Up – Until I Found It Again (A Midlife Awakening)

Attention: Have You Forgotten What Lights You Up?

I remember the day I realised I couldn’t remember the last time I felt lit up by something. Not productive. Not needed. But genuinely excited.

I was ticking boxes and meeting expectations – but passion? That felt like a distant memory from another life.

Until one day, I followed a nudge. I signed up for Danny More’s 3-day event in London: ‘Awaken Your Highest Self‘, and just like that, something woke up in me.

Sometimes, your passion isn’t gone. It’s just buried under years of shoulds.

Have you been craving more joy, more colour, more you in your days? This blog is your permission slip.

Interest: Why Midlife Is the Perfect Time to Reawaken Your Passions

Midlife is not the end. It’s the edit.

You now have wisdom, experience, and (most importantly) the courage to say no to what no longer fits. Passion doesn’t belong to the young – it belongs to the bold. And boldness can be gentle.

READ MORE: Unlock Your Passion

Desire: How to Reignite What’s Been Dormant

1. Reflect on your joy timeline.
What did you love as a child, teen, or young adult – before life became about being “realistic”?

2. Follow the nudges.
That random art class. That dance event. That recipe you’ve wanted to try. Your soul speaks in whispers. Follow them.

3. Stop waiting to be an expert.
You don’t need to monetise every passion. Some are just meant to make you come alive.

4. Try a “passion experiment.”
Each month, explore something new. One pottery class. One guitar lesson. One volunteer shift. Curiosity is your compass.

READ MORE: Find your passions & talents and embrace them

Journaling Prompts:

• When did I last feel truly excited about something?
• What do people often say I “light up” about?
• What would I try if I didn’t need it to be perfect?

Case Study: Leanne’s Leap into Photography at 52

Leanne had always loved photography, but never had time. When her kids left for university, she felt lost – until she picked up a camera again.

Today, she captures soulful portraits of women in midlife. “It’s not just a hobby,” she told me. “It’s how I came back to myself.”

FAQs:

Q: What if I don’t feel passionate about anything?
A: That’s okay. Start with curiosity. Try small things and follow what sparks something, even just a flicker.

Q: What if others think I’m being frivolous?
A: Passion isn’t frivolous. It’s fuel. You don’t owe anyone an explanation for what brings you alive.

Q: How do I find time?
A: You make it. Start small. 30 minutes a week. Your joy is worth the calendar space.

Action: Say Yes to What Makes You Come Alive

You deserve a life that lights you up. Explore one new thing this week – a class, a book, a walk, a song. Want more support? Join us inside the Midlife by Design community, where women rediscover what makes them glow.

Your passions aren’t frivolous. They are sacred clues leading you back to your most fulfilled life.

This chapter is yours to write. Make it full of colour.

Feel free to sign up to my Friday Morning Love Note HERE! This isn’t just a newsletter - it’s your invitation to pause, reflect, and realign with you. Every week, we’ll journey together to uncover the small, meaningful shifts that will help you design a life that feels uniquely and beautifully yours. Each week, I’ll deliver fresh intentions, uplifting tips, and simple shifts to inspire purposeful, creative living.