“Set your life on fire. Seek those who fan your flames” ― Rumi
When you have the enthusiasm and the passion, you end up figuring how to excel. Deena Kastor
There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela
I’ve moved a lot in my life and held a number of different jobs. My dad told me I must have “gypsy blood” which he associated with my mom. I got a kick out of that . With the exception of time served in the service or attending a wedding my mom and never traveled much further than 50 miles from home. I can imagine the conversations they had about my life. It reminds me of singer Bonnie Raitt’s hit song, “Give Them Something to Talk About.” It’s best to follow your heart and give others something to talk about. You’ll be much happier.
There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living. ~ Nelson Mandela
NOTE: 2024 is ahead. What unfulfilled dreams do you have? Have you put your dreams on a shelf to wait until the right time? Now is the time. Now is the moment. You won’t find a better time or moment than now to ignite the fire in your belly to chase your dream or to embrace a new bolder dream. Turn your dream into an adventure. Let your dream light the spark that sets your passions ablaze.
What is firing your passion today? Can’t think of something? Choose even the smallest thing, focus put all your energy into it. Before you know it you’ll become immersed into what your doing whether it’s baking bread, washing windows, visiting someone in hospice, or writing the next great novel. Your passion for what you are doing will make a difference.
“Constructing an optimistic vision of life allows one to have a full interpersonal world in spite of unfortunate circumstances … [it] reduces feelings of sadness/depression and anxiety, increases your lifespan, fosters stronger relationships with others and provides a coping skill during times of hardship. Being optimistic allows you to handle stressful situations better, which reduces the harmful health effects of stress on your body.” Source
NOTE: Instead of looking at your cup as half-full, look at it as overflowing, spilling off the table, running across the floor and out the door flooding the street where you live. Now, that is some kind of optimism and it is available to each of us. The key is within us. The more we reach out to help others and bring benefit to our world the more we are filled with an optimistic spirit. We are no longer powerless, we are empowered. What are you waiting for? The world is waiting for you.
What if you asked yourself, “What am I passionate about?” How would you answer that question? When you think about this question, try to block out thoughts of complying with what other people think or what appears to be popular. Discover your inner passion. It’s inside you and waiting for you to discover it. When you discover it, flame its fire and turn it into a roaring blaze.
