Passion vs. Purpose

I recently had a conversation with a friend.

It simply started with the question:
"Do you think you are walking in your purpose?"
After she answered, she turned the question to me and my first response - "I don't know".
I'm happy with my life presently and like anyone, I think there are things that can improve, areas I would like to see change, etc.  
But the foundation of my daily life is happiness and contentment.

But does that mean I am walking in my purpose?  
Are passion & purpose the same thing?  
Am I walking in my purpose and not my passion? Vice versa?

These two words have many similarities yet the underlying principles don't change.  You can walk in your purpose no matter the situation you find yourself in.  Your passion is that one thing that you love - that you can't stop thinking of, that would give you such joy no matter what!

So I've decided - in my life currently - I am walking in my purpose but I have not yet started the walk into my passion.

It's a two-step process, that in itself has many steps.  It took me a while to create a foundation.  One sturdy enough to support my walk.  One filled with self-love, happiness, confidence, discipline, and joy!  now what........

I have a good job, a good side-hustle, family, friends, hobbies, etc.  And within everything I do, I fulfill my purpose.  I walk proud, I spread love, and try to make others happy.  Has the time come to focus on my passion?  

I've know since I was a little girl exactly what I was placed on this earth to do.  Maybe it's time to see it come to life.....