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We have been asking Passioneers(tm) about their definition how of “Passion.” The answers are very unique, and yet you can see common themes of heart, connection, and giving. Please send us your definition!
“Passion is more than fun. It’s more than just an interest. I think it’s something that speaks to your values and to your gut. Something that really propels you forward. For myself, I’m passionate about all things career.” Carol Ceniza-Levine, Founder of Six-Figure Start
“Doing something that you love, and loving what you’re doing when you’re doing it!” Beverly Flaxington, Author, Coach, Consultant, Creator of Understanding Other People
“A passion is an enthusiastic interest in anything. Somebody who follows their passion is able to spend their days doing what they love most.” Dr. Joanna Dolgoff, Child Obesity Expert and Creator of www.DrWeigh.com.
“That which you believe in to your toes whose pursuit gives your life purpose, meaning and fulfillment; something, that once you find it, to live without it, would be to not live at all.” Robyn O’Brien, Founder of AllergyKids.
“I believe if you’re living a vision, if something is revealed to you that is scary yet exciting and you’re pursuing and going after it, you’re living a passionate life. It doesn’t make any difference what it is. It’s that something that you caught from Spirit that is uniquely yours and also could be someone else’s. You caught it and are taking it by the reins and are riding it, however it takes you and wherever it takes you.” Rev. Michael Torphy, Senior Minister, Center for Spiritual Living Fresno, www.cslfresno.org
“I think of drive, of motivation, really putting my heart into something. Throughout business and life, I’ve had a passion for what I do. I’ve had a love. You can tell and you can see it in my eyes. It’s filled with love and is something I believe in. Love, drive, focus, and determination.” Keith J. Davis, Jr., Renegade CEO, Author, Entprepreneur, www.keithjdavisjr.com
“That thing, that essence that animates me, that makes me smile, and makes my heart and my soul smile.” Ellen Whitehurst, CEO of The Empowered Life, www.ellenwhitehurst.com
“It’s something that is so deeply rooted in your soul and in your heart that you have to do it. It’s something that is so near and dear to you, that you feel it, you have to go after it. Your life’s not complete unless you really go for it…” Jasmine Graham, Founder of Pace 4 Success, www.pace4success.com
“Aligning my everyday activities and my intentions with peace, ease, joy, love, and fruitfulness. I want to know that my passion is also growing fruit. …in a nutshell, it’s living my light, and understanding what my light is.” Elisabeth Manning, Founder of Conscious Conception, www.consciousconception.net
“Something that keeps you really inspired, that doesn’t’ really feel like work; keeps you in a high vibratory state; gets your juices flowing Feels like bliss You just don’t think about it, you just do it.” Elisa Goodman, Founder of Curmudgeon Cards (www.curmudgeoncards.com)
“Passion is just listening to your heart and not intellectualizing too much. Go with what you really feel called to. Passion really comes from a deep part of your core of your heart: the motivation for who you are. It can range from being a world class flutist to caring about keeping your plot of a garden organic and sustainable. To me, there’s nothing too small to be passionate about. ” Pamela Hawley, founder and CEO of UniversalGiving(tm) (www.UniversalGiving.org)
“Something that you do or strive for that you don’t do for recognition (monetary success or social recognition) and something that you won’t let anything else stand in the way of your doing.” Sam Schmidt, founder of Sam Schmidt Motorsports and Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation (www.samschmidt.org)
“The fire in your soul that propels you. For me, passion – I almost think of it as an assignment from the Universe. It’s your path. People come to me for spiritual counseling looking for what they’re supposed to be doing in this life. They know or at least feel that they’re here for a purpose, but they have never connected with it. That’s the passion.” Mama Donna Henes, an Urban Shaman (http://www.donnahenes.net/)
“That which takes you down the path and keeps you putting one foot in front of the other. It makes you stay on the path no matter what. I’ve certainly had a lot of distractions along my path. But if you stay on the path, wherever it leads, that is your passion.” Toni McSorley, Ph.D. 8th Dan, Art of the Samurai, (www.wayoftheopendoor.com)
“Passion is really the pursuit of your authentic self. By that I mean, it’s daring to go through a continual sense of discovery with a sense of purpose that illuminates you life, and in turn, it’s what gives your life meaning. ” Jan Wellborn, Co-Founder of Market Arts Creative (www.marketartscreative.com)
“What makes you smile; what gives you energy what gives you bounce in your step; what gets you out of bed in the morning; what makes you miserable if you don’t have it.” Bailey Earith, founder of Bailey Fiber Art Studio (www.baileyfiberart.com)
“I’ve discovered that throughout my life, I learned what passion was from my mother, a holocaust survivor. I didn’t know what that meant until I was old enough to fully understand what she endured. She instilled in me this unbelievable positive life force. She saw the good in everyone, she took risks, she wanted to make sure that she was always helpful, she was protective of her children…I grew up with the feeling that I needed to go after what I felt was important to me and that nothing was impossible if you worked hard. I always hold that feeling close to me as I reach out to help others. June Salin, founder of Mandoob and children’s author (www.manadoob.com)
“It’s hard to put into words. It’s something that’s so strong underneath your skin, vocalizing it can be difficult. The drive and the excitement, the two really need to be together. To fulfill your soul’s longing.” Aimee Gallo, nutrition coach and counselor (www.vibrancenutrition.com)
“Finding out what truly inspires you and really makes you feel good about your self.” Sarah Shaw, Entreprenette (www.entreprenette.com)
“Something, whether it’s a subject or politics or a person, that deep in your heart really matters to you. It’s a driver and a motivating force. Energy that fuels and empowers you. Worth any risk.” Michele Harris, founder of Smarti Solutions and handbag designer (www.smartisolutions.com and www.savorthesuccess.com)[/private][/private]
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