PASSION
PASSION.....that thing that makes you skip a meal, deprive yourself of sleep, endure discomfort and ignore primal cravings including sexual pleasure. Some find this in their work, hobbies, devotion to others or a soul feeding cause.
I have experienced this passion only a few times in my life. I believe finding and living this passion is vital to being fully human.
There are very few of us who find our passions and fully live them. They are sometimes clear and defined but other times they are hidden and unfocused.
The pursuit of fame, wealth and power are not my passion, that is very clear. Serving the needs of others has produced the deepest and most fulfilling segments of my life.
At 70 I have been struggling to find that passion again. I do not work now so my days are an endless spiral of unfocused energy and thoughts. Finding a new passion is vital for my longterm survival.
It is winter in Oregon so the bicycle is out. Joining a gym, learning to fish, backpacking and hiking are on my list. TV, eating and enjoying my parrots just isn't enough.
This post isn't full of insight or wisdom. It is just me admitting I am stuck.........
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