Imagine waking up every morning, full of energy, excitement and enthusiasm for your life. You have a spring in your step and a knowing that you are living the life that feels true for you. You see meaning and purpose in what you are doing and who you are being.
Sounds like a great place to be, doesn’t it?
It’s a place where I would love to be on a consistent basis, however the reality or truth is that I am not always feeling this way. 😦
Joseph Campbell has an inspiring quote which I would love to share with you ~
“If you follow your bliss, you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you, and the life that you ought to be living is the one you are living. When you can see that, you begin to meet people who are in your field of bliss, and they open doors to you. I say, follow your bliss and don’t be afraid, and doors will open where you didn’t know they were going to be.”
I love it:)
And what is passion?
Passion for me is having a love or a zest for life and the things and people I am engaging with. It is having a high level of enthusiasm, energy and excitement for something that I feel connected to and feel good about. For me it could be things like music, writing on this blog, meditation, connecting with friends and family, traveling, going for a run, dancing, having fun etc.
When I am not passionate about something in my life, I can feel it all over my body. I lack enthusiasm and I just have this blahhh type of feeling that I just don’t really care. I lack the motivation to take action and feel that what I am doing, lacks meaning and purpose. It just feels like I am doing it against my will. Life is not joyous for me. I seem to lose the connection with the real me. I don’t feel fully alive.
I can see in my own life experience, that there have been situations, where I just haven’t been feeling the passion. A lot of these occasions were jobs that I was just going through the motions with. Often I would start off in these jobs with a high level of enthusiasm and motivation however after a while (usually a short time 🙂 ), my motivation and enthusiasm would wane. It is like the job did not make a statement of who I am and who I want to be in this world. I felt that I was compromising my values being in these jobs which I have been in for the sake of the pay check at the end of the month.
So how could you become more alive, passionate and excited in your life?
Well a few questions you could ask yourself are;
~ What do you love to do?
~ What do you want to do?
~ If you lived your life true to your values, how would you feel?
~ What would you do if you had no “shoulds” “musts” or “have tos” in your life?
~ When do you feel most connected to yourself?
~ When you are silent, what is the song of your soul?
~ What would it be like to say YES to life and all that it is?
~ What would your compelling future be like and why do you want it?
~ What would you do or who would you be if you believed that everything and anything is possible?
~ What people, things and places inspire and empower you and make you feel alive?
~ What would happen if you trusted and believed in the amazing person that you are and what you can offer this world?
Well as always I would love to hear any comments and feedback you may have….
Namaste,
~ TW
TheNightWriter said:
Exactly!..Love your writing/thoughts, as if i read my own voice.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks for your kind comment. I am glad that you liked it:) Namaste. ~ TW
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Ben Naga said:
“With a slight shift in attitude, you could be living the life of wryly.”
– http://bookofguff.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/attitude/
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The Truth Warrior said:
So true!! Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Pocket Perspectives said:
thank you for adding those many helpful questions…I’m trying to figure out a few options and those questions provide a good springboard…thank you….
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. I am glad that you liked it. Namaste. ~ TW
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Magnolia Beginnings said:
Reblogged this on Magnolia Beginnings and commented:
As someone who has recntly asked ‘if I could do anything what would I do’ and am now going about doing it, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your post. It just reinforces how important it is to follow your heart. It also gives me an answer to all of those who have doubted me and asked “are you crazy? ” I just have to share this.
: ) Thank you for posting.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks for reblogging. I wish much success in what ever you decide. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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@jameslynchcoach said:
What happens when you’re doing what you love but you’re giving more than you’re getting back, or you get low energy while waiting for a breakthrough . . . ?
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The Truth Warrior said:
It has been my experience that success comes from the joy of doing what I love not from the outcome. Happiness is a journey not a destination:) Namaste. ~ TW
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BJ said:
Just have to say, I love that thought ‘happiness is a journey not a destination’. It makes me think that we can forever be happy.
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The Truth Warrior said:
So true:) Namaste. ~ TW
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SAB Inspirations & More said:
Thanks for post that. I’ve been so overwhelmed with life and am now recovering that I’d forgotten about these things. I do know I would love to write for a living. Maybe a column in a magazine. Also I want a dress shop.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you for sharing. I invite you to take one small step towards creating what you want….Namaste. ~ TW
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Kristin Barton Cuthriell said:
I agree!
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Tina Del Buono, PMAC said:
It is the shoulds, musts and have tos, that to take up so much of our life, but we can still have passion about being alive while we do them. Thank you for challenging us to think and pursue.
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The Truth Warrior said:
So true:) You are very welcome. Namaste. ~ TW
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deesdialogue said:
what a beautiful post and a lovely reminder to keep living my passion!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you:) Namaste. ~ TW
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eof737 said:
Namaste! Beautiful…
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks:)
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suzanloa said:
Funny you should quote Joseph Campbell. I just came from a LOA group tonight where we watched “Finding Joe” the movie based on his philosophy about finding your bliss.
See http://findingjoethemovie.com/
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The Truth Warrior said:
I have heard about that movie. I have heard it is very inspirational. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Rev Dani Lynn said:
This was very timely for me, and the blog I read right before this one, although quite different, had the same basic theme I needed to here, right now, tonight. Thank you so much for posting this.
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. I am glad that you liked it. I wish you much success and passion on your journey. Namaste. ~ TW
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contentedsinglefemale said:
Yep, I understand and agree.
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The Truth Warrior said:
🙂
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sarahuuu said:
Wow, what an amazing and inspirational post! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. A little thing can change someone’s day or even life, and so it is important that we share such positivity to others!
Beautiful.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you for your inspiring and encouraging words:) So true in what you said that “it is important that we share such positivity to others!” Namaste. ~ TW
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi Marie. Thanks for the comment and I look forward to following your blog too. You have a very inspiring blog. Namaste. ~ TW
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sarahuuu said:
Thank you! 🙂
And it’s Sara but my middle name is close to Marie 😉
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chapmanron said:
I’m reminded of the root of enthusiasm … en-theos … of God … which is more easily said for my purposes “embued by Spirit” …
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Folding Mirror Poetry said:
Thanks, nice post. Yes, my feelings too. The trouble is having to work etc, or when things you like clash, such as trying to write when the sun’s shining! Cheers.
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are welcome. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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iamzion said:
Just what I needed to hear today…I just scheduled an interview for a job I was already regretting even applying for, and the truth is I have the ability to pass on this for now. Thank you!
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are welcome:) I am glad that you liked it. Best of luck with whatever happens on your journey. Namaste. ~ TW
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hrwithahumantouch said:
I am glad I discovered your blog. Thanks for your Like on my post and for sharing your positive, inspiring thoughts with us!
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome:) I look forward to following your blog. Namaste. ~ TW
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thehungrygeek said:
This is exactly what I have been feeling lately. No passion at my job. Just living day to day like a zombie. Great post.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi. I am glad you liked it. I know the feeling:) I have found that when I am passionate, that it is a completely different experience. Namaste. ~ TW
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Nicholas said:
I’m excited! Thanks
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The Truth Warrior said:
Great:)
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ekeleonuh said:
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read along anyway
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thanks for the reblog:) Namaste. ~ TW
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wsforchrist said:
I identified with you when you said that your job did not reflect you. I went through a period of time when I felt that my job had no real meaning other than the paycheck. It was during that time that I was inspired to look inside to find meaning and happiness. Thank you so much for your inspiration!
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you for sharing. Great to hear from you. Happiness is found within:) I look forward to reading your posts. Namaste. ~ TW
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Thomas Ross said:
I have been thinking a lot about passion and the Zen way. This uplifting post helps me. Keep the messages of strength and passion coming. Thanks.
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The Truth Warrior said:
I sure will:) Thank you for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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Gabrielle said:
Brilliant post, thank you for sharing and for following my blog! 🙂
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are welcome:) Thank you for sharing your kind comment. Namaste. ~ TW
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Erin, Bella Bleue said:
I wanted to thank you for your light and inspiration you share, I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award http://bellableue.com/2012/06/01/the-sunshine-award/. I see that you have received this award before, and I’m not surprised! You well deserve it! Blessings, Erin, Bella Bleue
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The Truth Warrior said:
Dear Erin, Thank you for your kind blog award nomination:) At the moment I don’t feel inspired to follow the rules of this award….if this changes I will let you know:) Namaste. ~ TW
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lantanagurl said:
Lovely sentiment. I’ll bet Joseph Campbell has never been homeless & hungry. Sadly the reality of economics prevents living one’s bliss all of the time. Sometimes you just have to be the slave to a job you don’t like so you can eat. True Story:) I’m living it
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi. Thank you for sharing. I really do believe that we can create something else as well. I wish you much success in your own journey. Namaste. ~ TW
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BJ said:
What a great post. I was just thinking about this sort of thing yesterday…it’s so important for us to pursue what we love, what makes us happy. Thanks for your inspiring thoughts. BJ xx
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome:) I am glad that you enjoyed it. Namaste. ~ TW
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alexxrae said:
I love this post, charming and inspiring.
A.
http://www.wildheartcity.wordpress.com
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you for your inspiration:) Namaste. ~ TW
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cindyhfrench said:
you have a lot of passionate, happy followers. and I thnk you for liking my post. I am fortunate that when I wake up to go to work-it is to go to work with my Heavenly Father. He is in charge of the business. He is the one who makes the big decisions. It is my mission field. Pardon, but no one mentioned Our Father as the source of happiness, inspiration, anything “good in our lives”. And yet He is the Author of all Good Things. That is why I can go through the challenges I do and smile and say thank you knowing I am going to meet someone wonderful who has the challenge that I am going through that I can give God’s comfort to-tell God’s story to-maybe even help bring that person into God’s family. That is the ultimate rush!!
Maybe everyone is talking of this-just on a light plane-and I am going deeper and more literal as I admit I am prone to do. But it didn’t feel like that. Tell me, am I wrong?
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The Truth Warrior said:
Hi Cindy. Great to hear from you and thank you for sharing your beautiful post. You have shared many words of wisdom and truth. Namaste. ~ TW
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Reclaiming My Sexy said:
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Happiness is the ultimate gift.
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The Truth Warrior said:
Thank you for the reblog:) Namaste. ~ TW
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cookie5683 said:
When I acted on my what if……. I felt the world tremble beneath my feet, that experience let me know I needed to soar above it. There is such pleasure in finding wings when I found that my my shoes were cemented to the ground.
Thank you for the remembering
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The Truth Warrior said:
You are very welcome. Thanks for sharing. Namaste. ~ TW
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