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Dear Friends,
Monday, (10/29 at 9pm ET) is our monthly telegathering, and we'll be joined by Dan McCue, a former international captain for Delta Airlines, who's been flying planes since he was fifteen years old. Dan and I will talk about a variety of items related to flying and he'll answer your questions. Simply hit reply to this email, and send them along! To join us, dial (646) 519-5883 and use pin code 2346# promptly at 9pm ET.
This week in our online store, place an order for more than $50 (before S&H), and you'll receive a free hardcover copy of Life Makeovers! This special only lasts for one week, and runs from noon ET on Sunday, October 28th through midnight ET on Monday, November 5th. Please note, this offer is not available on previous purchases. You'll find the store here: http://www.cherylrichardson.com/store/
Finally, as some of you may have noticed, my Internet radio show, Coach on Call, did not go live last week as planned. Our main studio is located in San Diego County and many of the staff were either helping friends and family with evacuations or dealing with their own homes. Please join me in sending prayers and visions of healing to that area. The show will be live this week and you can find more info here: http://www.cherylrichardson.com/programs/coachoncall.htm
Have a great week . . .
Love,
Cheryl
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"Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion."
--Hebbel
This week, I heard from several readers who had listened to my "Finding Your Passion" audio program and said that it gave them the courage to begin doing what they know they were meant to do in the world. A couple of people mentioned that before they listened, they thought passion was only related to work, but the program helped them to see that it's so much more. Their emails inspired me to dig out an old newsletter from 2001 that shared some helpful info about finding your passion. I hope it inspires you!
For most people, the road to connecting with passion begins with practicing good self care. This means slowing down, spending time with yourself, taking good care of your body and mind, nurturing your spirit, and engaging in activities that will move you out of your head and into your heart so you are more open to your feelings. As you're better able to be more present and connected to your feelings, you'll be ready to do a little exploring to discover the specific, personal things that best ignite your passions. Let me give you a few examples:
For some, passion is experienced while engaging in a hobby or personal interest outside of work. For example, my friend Peter is passionate about sailing. Long before the warm weather arrives, Peter prepares his boat and plans for the sailing season. When I mention the word "sailing", his eyes light up, he speaks with more emotion, and his gestures become more animated. That's passion.
For others, their work becomes a passion. My friend Max combined her love of interior design and interest in real estate to start a business doing spectacular renovations of rundown properties. Her excitement and enthusiasm are so strong that I can actually feel her passion when she shows me different properties and describes the changes she intends to make. It's no surprise that her properties sell almost as soon as they hit the market.
My mom is passionate about animals. She loves her dog more than anything, often takes care of the animals in the neighborhood, and feels deeply saddened when she sees a dead animal on the side of the road. Her passion for animals causes her to be fiercely protective of them. She is keenly aware of their needs and the conditions in which they live and she does something about it.
If you feel out of touch with what makes you feel passionate, take heart. There are a number of ways to reconnect with this feeling. You need only to pay attention to the clues that surround you each day. Consider these examples:
- Books - Take a moment and check out your bookcase. Whether you read fiction or nonfiction, books will provide you with many clues about what inspires you most. As you look over the books, do you notice any common subjects or themes? Which books are your all-time favorites? Why?
- News - There are times when stories in newspapers or magazines will inspire the pursuit of a passion. For example, you may read the story of a misfortune that pulls at your heartstrings or a triumph that gives you a renewed sense of hope. Are there certain sections of the paper that you turn to first, or certain magazines that you always read? Look for patterns ...
- Movies - What movies have inspired you? Are there certain movies that you watch over and over again? Why? Once again, look for common themes.
- Passionate People - Who are the passionate people in your life? Remember that passion can be contagious! When you're in the company of someone who is totally consumed by something they feel passionate about, it's easier to connect with your own passionate thoughts or visions. Is there someone you can think of right now who inspires passion?
- Service - Have you overcome a major challenge in your life? Do you feel inspired and motivated to use this knowledge and experience to serve others? Being there for those in need can be a powerful way to experience passion.
Passion comes in many forms. Whether it's a beautiful sunset, a magical night at the theater, or an afternoon filled with the laughter of a child, pay close attention to those things that strike a chord with your emotional core. When you connect with your passion, doors open, energy ignites, and the world reveals the next steps to using this information in some life-changing way. Just watch ...
Take Action Challenge
This week, grab a notebook, create a "passion page" in your journal, or open a file on your computer right now, and get ready to go on a little treasure hunt to identify things that move you in a powerful way. Take a few moments to quickly answer some of the questions from above. Then, during the week, start to notice stories that inspire you, people whom you admire, or times when you feel touched in a deep way. Capture these examples in writing. As you keep track of these clues, you'll find they lead you to your passionate pursuits.
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