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Angela · 07-02-2007, 11:48 PM

But rather, I unconceal it from myself. I don't think it would be too valuable to try to spark passion for something I'm not passionate about (e.g., swimming -- Shamou, my passion for being alive would probably be very present, which would make swim like hell for shore, but that wouldn't make me passionate about swimming.)

I think we have passions that are uncovered in the course of living. The passion that propels a great athlete or leader, I think, is the passion she has for what she's already got -- the feeling of power being unleashed in her limbs, for instance, or for being a winner, or inspiring others.

It seems to me that when a person feels passion, the ignition is right there inside right now. Sometimes it appears to be a desire for some future gain, but really it's a deep body love for a way of being that the person already owns.

So, I'm not looking to spark passions within myself, only to take away my veils so that I can see my passion shining miraculously bright.

That's how I think of passion.

07-02-2007, 11:48 PM	#22 (permalink)
Angela Legendary Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11,379	I don't think I 'get' passion... But rather, I unconceal it from myself. I don't think it would be too valuable to try to spark passion for something I'm not passionate about (e.g., swimming -- Shamou, my passion for being alive would probably be very present, which would make swim like hell for shore, but that wouldn't make me passionate about swimming.) I think we have passions that are uncovered in the course of living. The passion that propels a great athlete or leader, I think, is the passion she has for what she's already got -- the feeling of power being unleashed in her limbs, for instance, or for being a winner, or inspiring others. It seems to me that when a person feels passion, the ignition is right there inside right now. Sometimes it appears to be a desire for some future gain, but really it's a deep body love for a way of being that the person already owns. So, I'm not looking to spark passions within myself, only to take away my veils so that I can see my passion shining miraculously bright. That's how I think of passion.