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Many of us have grown up in a 'me, me, me' culture where we have been told to follow our dream and find our passion. While this takes us so far, we are discovering it does not take us far enough; there is something missing, something beyond the 'me' that can fire our passion. We don't find happiness just by looking within although this is a good place to start. Our true passion comes when we look beyond ourselves: I - We - Us When we look outside of ourselves, beyond the little 'me' of ego, and begin to connect with the wider world then we find our passion. Here are 6 ways to start to do this:
Take Stock If you're looking to find out what can fire your passion a good place to start is to review your past. Take some time out in quiet reflection and, starting from as early as you can remember, identify those time in your life when you were happy, excited, inspired, passionate, and see what patterns you can find behind these times. What do you love doing and what have you got a talent for?
Learn to cook. Building upon eating healthier, learning to cook things that are better for you is great as well. Nothing beats a home cooked meal. As a recommended skill to learn and enhance this is all around a great option. Quit smoking. Maybe you have been telling yourself you're going to quit for a while. Take the plunge in 2012 before it's too late. Aside from the obvious health issues with smoking it is also expensive. Quitting will open up some spending money or make paying those bills a bit easier.
If you want to test it out, to see if what I'm saying is true, think about one of the problems in your life that you consider a current issue. Take your time, I'll wait. Okay, did your happiness decrease and your stress increase? Now, ask yourself is the problem something from the past or a fear/negative prediction of the future? Or is it right here in the current moment, like you're trapped in a burning building? You might think it's a "current moment" problem, but if you analyze it, it usually isn't. Let's say you're unhappy in a relationship. Aren't you unhappy about past experiences with that person, or is the unhappiness based on your negative prediction of the future that things aren't going to improve between you? Or perhaps you can't make a decision about whether or not you want to end the relationship, due to fear (of the future) if you were to make the wrong decision or be left all alone?
Lose weight. A large percentage of Americans are overweight. It never hurts to lose a bit more. The important thing to remember is that being fit makes your feel better and happier. It doesn't take much; simple things like walking a few miles a few times a week and drinking enough water can be enough to get the results. Watching what you eat and how much, our bodies can only take in so much food and we tend to eat more than we need.
Create a Powerful Expression One way to stay on track is to create a powerful expression of your values or intention. It maybe an affirmation, poem or haiku - something you can repeat to yourself when you feel you are off track. Haikus are fun to create - 17 syllables organised 5-7-5: "I am better than The little me reacting I respond to Life"
Stay Curious We all have this little child energy of curiosity. Reawaken it to look at life with 'beginner's eyes'. See the potential, the beauty, the adventure, and stay young and passionate.
Take Stock If you're looking to find out what can fire your passion a good place to start is to review your past. Take some time out in quiet reflection and, starting from as early as you can remember, identify those time in your life when you were happy, excited, inspired, passionate, and see what patterns you can find behind these times. What do you love doing and what have you got a talent for?
Learn to cook. Building upon eating healthier, learning to cook things that are better for you is great as well. Nothing beats a home cooked meal. As a recommended skill to learn and enhance this is all around a great option. Quit smoking. Maybe you have been telling yourself you're going to quit for a while. Take the plunge in 2012 before it's too late. Aside from the obvious health issues with smoking it is also expensive. Quitting will open up some spending money or make paying those bills a bit easier.
If you want to test it out, to see if what I'm saying is true, think about one of the problems in your life that you consider a current issue. Take your time, I'll wait. Okay, did your happiness decrease and your stress increase? Now, ask yourself is the problem something from the past or a fear/negative prediction of the future? Or is it right here in the current moment, like you're trapped in a burning building? You might think it's a "current moment" problem, but if you analyze it, it usually isn't. Let's say you're unhappy in a relationship. Aren't you unhappy about past experiences with that person, or is the unhappiness based on your negative prediction of the future that things aren't going to improve between you? Or perhaps you can't make a decision about whether or not you want to end the relationship, due to fear (of the future) if you were to make the wrong decision or be left all alone?
Lose weight. A large percentage of Americans are overweight. It never hurts to lose a bit more. The important thing to remember is that being fit makes your feel better and happier. It doesn't take much; simple things like walking a few miles a few times a week and drinking enough water can be enough to get the results. Watching what you eat and how much, our bodies can only take in so much food and we tend to eat more than we need.
Create a Powerful Expression One way to stay on track is to create a powerful expression of your values or intention. It maybe an affirmation, poem or haiku - something you can repeat to yourself when you feel you are off track. Haikus are fun to create - 17 syllables organised 5-7-5: "I am better than The little me reacting I respond to Life"
Stay Curious We all have this little child energy of curiosity. Reawaken it to look at life with 'beginner's eyes'. See the potential, the beauty, the adventure, and stay young and passionate.
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