Passion Practices The inertia of passion can become overpowering. The best way to counter this inertia is through keen self-awareness. Self-awareness helps to ensure that you are deliberately choosing if and how to pursue your passion; that you remain in control of your passion, and thus remain in control of your life. Though it seems like you’d know yourself better than anyone, that’s not the case. Becoming self-aware doesn’t happen automatically. Rather, it requires intention and proactive strategies.