Based on our own experiences, what we have read and learned, we have found those people who develop passion for life tend to have better lives than those who don’t. Change often is good and provides each of us with excitement, joy, growth, interest and livelihood. If we can teach ourselves to embrace change then we can have the calmness, inner spirit and genuine happiness with the path we walk in life. Passion is the difference!

Hanging around the pool in my hotel in Nicosia, Cyprus I had occasion to spend time with a 23 year old classical guitarist. A very interesting Greek Cypriot who lives in Cyprus but studies in England at a University. We had a lengthy discussion on the nature of passion. We agreed that when we tap into our individual passions, we unleash capacity and commitment. As we use our capacity appropriately we are given additional amounts of capacity. But this seems to only work when we are passionate about worthwhile and honourable ventures. What I mean by ventures is when we build something like our integrity, our honesty, truthfulness, contribute to society or enrich our relationships with those people important to us.

It seems the closer we are to our real purpose in life (I believe our purpose is to contribute to an ever advancing civilization) the more intense our passion is and the greater gifts like capacity we will receive. In those times when I have been moving toward my true purpose I have enjoyed increased awareness and joy … my passion!