Logic makes us think.
Emotions make us act.
Passion inspires from the inside out.
When you feel: CALM & CLEAR
Your life is: Smooth and Focused.
When you feel: GRATEFUL & HAPPY
Your life is: Productive and Creative.
When you feel: PASSIONATE
Your life is: Energized, Connected and Miraculous
Do you want to your life to feel energized, connected and miraculous?
Then do the Passion Quest….
Sometimes our passions lie below the surface. It has been so long since we have fed our passions, we forget what they look and feel like. The following exercise will help you to get back in touch with your life’s passions. You need at least 30 minutes in a comfortable place to adequately do this exercise.
It is best to do this with a buddy. Answer the questions out loud. Speaking about your passions helps you to recall the wonderful feelings they inspire.
STEP #1
Go beyond your logical brain and into your emotional brain. From here, you can find the truth about what you love and what you most desire in life.
DO THREE OF THE FOLLOWING FIVE EXERCISES:
- Name the last movie you saw that you loved. Tell what you liked about the story.
- Describe what you like and don’t like about a book you are reading.
- List three of your favorite smells. Describe what the smells remind you of.
- List three of your favorite comfort food. Describe when you last ate these foods.
- List three of your favorite sounds. Explore what you feel when you hear these sounds and why.
STEP #2
AFTER COMPLETING STEP #1, CAN YOU NAME YOUR PASSION? IF NOT, ANSWER TWO TO THREE OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
- What was one of the best days of your life so far?
- What would you like to be your first thought in the morning?
- Recite your favorite saying or prayer.
- Finish this sentence…If I had a lot of money, I would… After you do what you think you would do with the money, what would you do?
- Finish this sentence…If I had all the time in the world, I would…
STEP #3
AFTER COMPLETING STEP #2, CAN YOU NAME YOUR PASSION? IF NOT, ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS. TAKE YOUR TIME TO CONNECT WITH THE TRUTH.
- What questions do you ask yourself when you are alone in your darkest moments?
- What prison are you struggling to free yourself from?
NOW….NAME YOUR PASSION
Note: If you are feeling sad and cannot sense your passion, take the time to think about your answers. Write them down in a journal. See what bubbles up in a few days.
Going into your emotional brain may be uncomfortable for some people if it has been a while since you have ventured there. Yet, if you do this exercise a few times, you will be amazed at the wisdom that comes forth. You need access to this part of your brain to make the right choices for you happiness, health and freedom in life.