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Passion

If you thought June was fun, wait till you find out what July has in store!  For this month, we are looking at passion – exuberant, life-changing, lusty ardor.  What really makes your blood race?  Are you already pursuing it, or is it pursuing you?  Without throwing over your entire life, give in to your passion.  Or at least summon up some passion for whatever you are doing.

Set your Intention

Living passionately is my goal.  I’m stoking the inner fires.  I approach everything with gusto.

Practice:  Stoking up the Fire

A passionate life involves stepping up and diving in.  No paddling around in the shallow end.  One way to take the plunge is to physically and mentally practice a martial art such as Kung Fu or Tae Kwan Do.  If marital arts seems too Bruce Lee -ish for you, try a gentler form such as Tai Chi or Qigong.  All of these disciplines train you to be focused and fully present.

Project:  Be a Connoisseur

Passionate people have something in common:  an appetite for life.  That’s not the same as gluttony – quite the opposite.  They’re connoisseurs who appreciate the finest, the best, the superlative examples of life’s offerings.  Whatever your passion, make a point of really digging into the field.  Don’t just pile your plate with everything from the buffet, however:  be discerning.  Read, take courses, talk to the pros.

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