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Susan, Carol and Jarmilla, Thank you so much for your comments to my blog...They are such great suggestions and I also thank you for your kind words and encouragement...I am definately going to try and find my passion I know that this is truly what I have been missing and what I really need in my life to complete me....Jarmilla I am definately going to use that question to quiet my mind...I think thats the hardest thing for me I can never stop thinking...I am going to check out your blog Thank you again ladies.... Christina Dear Christina, You bring back memories of when I was 21 had Lisa and Angelique, 16 months apart and both in diapers. One day, with my hand in the toilet washing out another poopie diaper (before disposables!) I remember thinking: "Is this it? Is this all there is for me?" I was hopelessly in love with my babies and my husband but I felt like a side-bar. Like I was being used up before I even got out of the gate. Anyway, back then I wanted a clear, straight, definitive road into a future filled with passion and vibrant, exuberant life experiences. I thought I was supposed to create it and I simply didn't know how. My four girls (Lisa, Angelique, Jennica and Sara) are now all adults, I have nine grandchildren and have had and continue to have a passionate, exuberant and vibrant life. Here is the secret that nobody tells you. Ready? What you are seeking is also seeking you!!! Sometimes whatever is coming is lagging behind a bit or has gotten waylaid, or it isn't time yet or it is running to you as fast as it can! So take a deep breath, continue to be the safe harbor for your children and I can't wait to hear how your beautiful life unfolds! Warmly, Susan Dear Christina, Sometimes lost in the midst of taking care of others we think that we have lost our passion, but it is still there. Start paying attention to the things that give you energy.....the moments when you feel that spark of joy......you might be surprised that when you start paying attention to those small moments a spark will turn into a roaring fire. Blessing on you Christina for admiting that you are not feeling the passion...I believe you are on your way to finding it and I can not wait to hear more about it when you realize where it is leading you. I pray that every door be opened to you and that you do not have to struggle more than usual to come to that new place. Love and Success, Carol Izad Hi Christina, It takes a lot of soul-searching sometimes to find your passion. I've always known what my passions were (I have several) but it wasn't until recently that I fully committed myself to LIVING them. That took a lot of doing, but I'm so, so happy! Check out my latest blog. Anyway, you have to ask your soul what your passion is, not your conscious self. I've been meditating for a while but still find it difficult to get my mind to shut up and stop all the chatter to be still long enough for my soul/God/Universe to talk to me and be heard. I recently learned a great trick to make my mind stop yammering: simply ask yourself, "I wonder what my next thought will be?" - and guaranteed, there will be a moment (maybe a long moment) of absolute silence. Silence, while your brain scrambles to find something to fill the silence with! I burst out laughing the first time I did this. I just couldn't believe there would be "nothing" in there! Now I ask myself that question whenever I happen to think about it, not just in meditation. This is a great step toward learning to be quiet inside, at which point your soul can be heard. The next step is to ask that same question but with a little more detail: "I wonder what makes me happy?" and just let the images and thoughts come. The trick is to not be judgemental AT ALL of what comes out, just accept it for what it is, and keep asking yourself similar questions (like "what am I passionate about?" "what is my purpose?" "what do I love to do?" and so on). Pretty soon you'll notice a pattern - your soul keeps coming back to a particular theme, something it deep down wants to do. Relax and have fun with this period of discovery. It will come to you! Best, Jarmila Jennifer, I too am trying to become a happier person...the kind that just goes with the flow no matter what...I have a long road to travel.....so good luck to you as well and I will definately see you on the other side .....the positive side Your Friend Along The Way Christina Kathreen, I am going to try and dig deep and remember...thank you for your comment it helps alot...now if I could only remember way back then lol Your Friend Along The Way, Christina Anita, Thank you so much for that comment...it really helps and it does relax me a little to think I am not so hopelessly unpassionate...I am going to take your advise... Good for you that you have truly found what you are passionate about. Your Friend along The way, Christina Hi Christina, First, I'm really honored by your honesty and willingness to ask for help. Very few people can actually do that. Kudos to you. Ok...finding your passion just doesn't happen. It's takes time because it's a developmental journey and process. Yes, some people find it quick, but in all honestly, most do not. So, give yourself some grace, unconditional love and time. It's ok to be where you are. Second, how often do you allow yourself time to just sit still and listen to your inner wisdom or heart? I promise you this, your passion is already inside you...if you'll take a few moments eah day to connect to it, it will eventually reveal itself. Your passion doesn't have to be just one thing. You can have several passions and all them may have a core theme. Example...what do you think the theme is for the following activities? Cooking, teaching, counseling, and personal growth and development. Give up? Well, if you think about it, all these things have something to do with transformation. These are all my passions. Want to know how long it took for me to realize this? About 13 years.  I share this with you in the hopes you'll allow yourself time to just live in your current moment. Stay open and alert to what excites you, inspires and motivates you, fills you up and gives you the courage to keep going. Whatever that or those things are, that's your passion...well, if they are things you do consistently. By the way, passions can change and that's good. These are just a few things and I'm sure the more you connect to this community, the more you'll find your answer. Live in your moment and outrageously well, Good luck Anita
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Hi Christina... What was your absolute favorite thing to do when you were little..like up to 7 years old? What were your favorite things to 'Play?' Mine were Dancing..putting on shows and playing dress-up! What were yours? My Aunt, who had like 3 degrees and informed me that at one time she worked in 'Career Evaluation' said this was the primary question to determine what you are truly passionate about! Remember up to 7 years old...before 'logic' set in! Cheers Caio And peace... Hugs Kathreen Hello Christina! I am right there with you! I completely understand what you're going through. I don't know what makes me passionate anymore either! Right now, I am concentrating on becoming a happier person...I'm hoping with a more positive outlook, my passion will follow. Take care! Jennifer
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