Passion is a word that describes a strong feeling or emotion. Obviously, it is many times used in connection with love and romance, which can be a driving force in itself! However, the kind of passion I am talking about is what makes a person enjoy life; what it is that makes that person want to get up each morning with enthusiasm to pursue that passion.
Obviously, I would say writing is my passion. I really love the creative process. I love the way ideas seem to blossom, just like the subject of this blog. For more than a week now, the idea of pursuing one’s passion seemed to be in everything I read. Totally unrelated sources, and yet, the theme always the same!
My mind then begins its quest to put the idea into some form, such as this blog. I can get so involved in writing whatever story in my head that I am not aware of performing everyday activities.
I cannot even tell you how many times I have been washing my hair, and not remember if I used the conditioner! Laughs! Worse yet, I have driven from point A to point B and not remembered it!! All because my mind is so intent in forming that story, re-tooling it until it actually is typed into the computer or written by hand. Once that release occurs, the mind calms down until the next idea hits! Does the word obsessive come to mind? Laughs!
As I look back, I see how writing has carried over in every aspect of life and occupation I have been blessed to enjoy over the years- whether it is as a police dispatcher, hotel manager, customer service, Sunday school teacher, or an actual newspaper writer!
A wise person told me once that I should do what I love, because no amount of money can replace that satisfaction. No truer words were ever spoken! Find your passion, and live it!!
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