"Not just existence, but really taking advantage of our time here on earth."
pas·sion //ˈpaSHən //noun 1. Strong and barely controllable emotion. From the Latin verb patī meaning to suffer. Ex; "a man of impetuous passion". Wikipedia defines PASSION as a term applied to a very strong feeling about a person or thing. Passion is an intense emotion compelling feeling, enthusiasm, or desire for something.
SOMETHING?! How about somethings?
Not everything, but there has to be a way to get it all in the same life, right?
No definition of passion is going to help me, or anyone, truly define what gets them out of bed everyday and I have to be honest; my passions are muddled. Not like a muddle cucumber to go with a deliciously chilled Hendrick's over ice. Muddled like, I cannot seem to separate my passions long enough to make sense of it all. WHYYY can't they work together?
"I'm learning patience" I keep telling myself. "One day, this will all make sense"
For 27 years I have been here on earth.
For 25 years I have been a swimmer.
For 15 years I have been taking JuicePlus+.
For 10 years I have been a representative for JuicePlus+, concentrated WHOLE FOOD.
For 9 years I have been a swim coach, specializing in young novice/non-swimmers & sprinters.
For 8 years I have been extremely inspired and intrigued by Sociology.
For 6 years I have been eager to work with & assist professionals, small businesses & brands on their social media tone, strategy, on-line customer relations, and creative content.
For 5 years I have been focusing on leadership coaching & public speaking, especially to youth.
For 4 years I have been looking for a legit career opportunity that will solidify my passions.
For 3 years I have been focused on making Raleigh NC my home base, but building bridges and relationships with opportunity New York City & The Netherlands.
For 2 years I have been striving to understand where I fit in the marketing & public relations world.
And for the past year, I've been viciously spinning my wheels trying to rush the process.
No more wheel spinning.
As I step back and asses my goals and know that I have the passion part down, I know what I know I love, but I don't know how to connect that to financial gain. Yet everything I am is focused on present intent & it seems that when I get money in the factor, people change, feelings change. Heck, I change.
How can I be passionate about my passions & be passionate about making money? How can I use the energy I have for loving into my daily life as to not get discouraged?
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I found a great worksheet that encourages these 10 ways to incorporate passion into my career, whatever that may be;
1. Be (authentically) enthusiastic. Authentic passion is attractive and demonstrates
traits like commitment, well-roundedness and
enthusiasm.
2. Say yes more often. Be an explorer as well, say YES passionately!
3. Find your bliss. The first step to incorporating passion into your work is determining what you’re passionate about. What activities, causes or topics are you most committed to? What could you talk about for hours? What makes you lose track of time? If you’re not entirely sure, dedicate yourself to finding out.
4. Get rid of the “shoulds” and “shouldn’ts”. If you think it’s “bad” or “unprofessional” to show our passion at work, you may be dealing with some predetermined fears that aren't necessarily true. . If you’re not convinced, read biographies of successful people and talk to professionals you admire—
you’ll likely find passion everywhere you look.
5. Be proactive. People who incorporate passion into their careers don’t just “fall into” this situation. They very deliberately incorporate their interests into their jobs. The more often you are seen in your element, the more likely people will find additional ways for you to shine.
6. Hang out with passionate people. Look around your life for other people who share your passion, or any passion.
7. Hang out with passionate people—online. For every possible interest there are a zillion LinkedIn groups, Facebook fan pages, online communities, listservs, Google and Yahoo groups, etc.
8. Give back passionately. No matter what your day job, one of the best ways to incorporate passion into your life is to volunteer your time and talent. Many employers will give you time
off for community service and may even introduce you to new projects that uncover a hidden passion.
9. Support others. Another great way to find meaning in your work is through the relationships you forge with colleagues, clients and others. Be passionate about helping and supporting other people. Share job leads, event invitations, networking contacts, advice and moral support. “Paying it forward” makes you feel good and it’s bound to come back to you in wonderful ways.
10. Be curious. Read a magazine on a topic you know nothing about. Go to StumbleUpon.com and wander aimlessly through websites you might never otherwise find. Take a different route home from work. New passions can arise in surprising places.
This post was mostly for myself, as I prepare to suit up and swim a few yards before heading into my new bartending gig. Humble pie isn't always delicious, but I feel as long as I'm honest and I stick to loving what I love and being in my element... not too many bad things can happen.
Live life to the plus.
Live life to the plus.
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