In Passion

I desire that no child is left to starve in our world.  I desire a peaceful existence in a violent world. I desire the abuse would end here and now.   I desire the killing of innocents be stopped. I desire true happiness, joy & love.

I am passionate about physical movement.  I am passionate about helping others see the best in themselves. I am passionate about life and the right to be. I am passionate about standing for the elderly, the unborn, the weak, the handicapped of this world who are deemed worthless in others eyes. I am passionate about Him and doing His will, as hard as that may be.

All of us at times, knowingly or unknowingly, crave passion in our lives.  With passion we are alive, very alive.  We experience something so compelling it cannot be pushed aside.  It awakens, intoxicates, and invigorates us.  Passion comes in the forms of people, music, sports, art, work, nature.  It's love, joy, anger or hatred. It can be fleeting, elusive, and even absent for periods of time in our lives.  It may seem, the harder we look for it, the harder it is to find.

Now consider desire.  Defined as: to wish or long for, want. Desire can be precursor to passion. When we desire something our body will physically ache for it.  Desire is not action oriented like passion.  Desire is the feeling of longing, or want of, something.  It can be steadfast, meaning it can take hold for a very long time, maybe never leaving us, keeping us constantly aching for that something we have set our "hearts desire" on. Through desire we often learn. Wisdom is the priceless jewel obtained as a result of our desires.  Listening and embracing your desires, you begin to feel the ache or relate to others and their wants with compassion and understanding.  Embracing desire motivates us to reach out, search for, or seek a purpose in life. Suppressing desires leads to a dispassionate life.  No sparkle in the eye, no skip in your step.  A general disinterest in life.  Depression.

Passion, on the other hand, if often active.  Smelling, tasting, touching, hearing and seeing the beloved. It is raw emotions embodied.  The moment we experience passion, we know it.  It's unmistakable,  and indeed remarkable. Big or small, we want to hold onto it forever.  It is not always so, not always permanent or everlasting.  It can be everything or it can be nothing. But with passion always come growth. Fleeting as it is, it teaches us something with which we carry forth in life.

Passion can be another person. Love often evolves with or as a result of passion.  Phileo love is that of friendship, a strong bond that exists between people who share common interests or activities.  Storge love is natural affection, such as parental love, mere acceptance. Eros love is romantic love, a sense of being in love and longing for an emotional connection with another.  Agape love is the pinnacle of love, the deepest sense of love, brotherly love, unconditional love.  Holding another in the highest regard.

Life beyond passion can be balanced, calm,  and open. It is when we are open to what life has in store that new doors open, allowing us the opportunity to fall in love or be passionate all over again.  Knowing the nature of passion, that it's fleeting, should help us to continue our search for bigger, better, brighter horizons.  With optimistic hope and eyes wide open seek out tomorrow's gifts, one never knows what the new day will bring.

There is no end. There is no beginning. There is only the passions of life.~Federico Fellin

Be Well.

Top Ten Silly Things People Say

The following is the top ten collection of my all time fav silly things people say or ask me:

10. You drink that??? Ewww!

9.  Come on, a little bite won't hurt you!

8.  You look like a scarecrow.

7.  When are you going to stop exercising?

6.  You should see what she eats!

5.  What do you bench? Squat?

4. You look that good cause you've only had two kids!

3.  How much do you weigh?

2.  Watch out, she'll beat you up!

1.  Over achiever!

Following these random "acts of kindness" I usually just smile and graciously answer the question , if there is one.  But come on, really!! Should I have to?


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Pondering again

Read a quote that got me thinking:

"Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind." ~ Dr Seuss

2010 brought some trials, as I believe most years might.  Things such as an aging parent, family misunderstandings from unwarranted assumptions, apologies unacknowledged, and friends falling away.

Thankfully, 2011 already is offering an inkling of hope.  Reunited friendships and new adventures are presenting themselves for pursuit and growth.  

Truth for me is that I know when I am valued, wanted, and needed or when it's time to move on.   I am passionate about happiness and making sure everyone knows they are special.  If I don't agree with what you do,  I keep that to myself unless my opinion is asked for.  The "Don't Tell (or give unsolicited advice) Unless Asked" rule makes sense because I do not know what you are going through, what you have endured, or what your immediate future is.  I try very hard not to make assumptions cause the saying is, assume = make an ass out of U & and me.  I cannot waste my time living in a here and now that brings me down, that just will not do.  I will make changes if I need to as I thrive in change. So if I seem distracted or distant, call me back into the world.  I am a thinker but not closed minded and love interacting socially.  My happiness is really about being present in the moment and being there with others.  Isn't that what this adventure called life is all about? My heart is big and there's room for more!