It usually looks crazy from the outside

Have you ever tried to explain why you love something to someone who doesn't have the same level of knowledge or appreciation for it? They just don't get it. Because they can't right now, at their level of experience and affection with it. 

What about people who do have at least your level of knowledge and appreciation for that same thing? Totally different, right? 

If people in your life are criticizing something you're doing, consider how much time, interest, and experience they have with it. Things tend to look unusual from the outside, just because we don't have context and exposure.

Like golf, or knitting, or marriage, or running marathons, or church, or working from home... to the person who doesn't do or love that thing, it looks dull or difficult or daunting (going with the D's here).
But to the person on the inside? Ddelightful (had to). 

The thing itself doesn't change; it's the perception and feeling about the thing. Experience helps. Commitment helps. 

Don't stop doing the thing just because some don't get it yet. Do it because you're committed to it and you love it (or want to practice loving it), and focus on making the world (starting with your own) better with it.

Then in return, allow others the same freedom to follow their passions/interests.

Is your teenage son super psyched about a new movie trailer? Fantastic! If you can't get excited with him, look at the light in his eyes when he talks about it and be excited for him.

Husband fired up about the new grips on his new golf clubs? Rather than roll your eyes and mock him, look at the joy in his face and be delighted for him. 

It's a gift we can give to the people we love. It's also a gift we can offer to the people we don't see eye to eye with. Freedom isn't just for the people who like what we like and know what we know. When we look through the lens of Christlike love, we allow for agency for all.