{"id":173,"date":"2013-06-26T12:32:44","date_gmt":"2013-06-26T12:32:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/everydayinspiration\/?p=173"},"modified":"2015-12-02T22:13:39","modified_gmt":"2015-12-02T22:13:39","slug":"15-ways-to-live-with-passion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/everydayinspiration\/2013\/06\/15-ways-to-live-with-passion.html","title":{"rendered":"15 Ways to Live with Passion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cPassion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Sometimes I can get so caught up in the act of living that I forget why I\u2019m living. While it\u2019s important to do what\u2019s necessary; it\u2019s also important to take time to reflect on the life I\u2019m creating.<\/p>\n

When my last day arrives, I want to look back and know my life mattered; that it counted for something.<\/p>\n

I want to close my eyes and feel my spirit excitingly begin its next journey without fear, anxiety or regret.<\/p>\n

To help my spirit prepare, I try to live with passion. Some days are easier than others, but on all days my goal is to live life with a free and passionate heart. These 15 ways to live with passion remind me how.<\/strong><\/p>\n

15 Ways to Live with Passion<\/h3>\n

1. Take responsibility for your life<\/strong> and live every moment, every choice and every day like you own it.<\/p>\n

2. Keep moving forward<\/strong> even when life hits hard<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3. Transform negative thought<\/strong> into positive beliefs by choosing to see what\u2019s good in your life.<\/p>\n

4. Love what you do.<\/strong> If you aren\u2019t passionate about your job, consider what you would love to do and then begin moving in that direction.<\/p>\n

5. Perfection isn\u2019t required<\/strong> and mistakes are welcomed.<\/p>\n

6. Take a honest look in the mirror.<\/strong> If you see something that needs changing, be sure to start today \u2013 start right now.<\/p>\n

7. Thinking differently<\/strong> gives you the ability to test different ideas and then finding which ones bring you the most happiness, peace and purpose.<\/p>\n

8. Become the person you want to be<\/strong> by stepping outside of your comfort zone and claiming your voice, realizing your worth and doing what you were made to do.<\/p>\n

9. Make time<\/strong> to follow your heart\u2019s desire.<\/p>\n

10. Share your love<\/strong> and what is burning inside your heart so others can encourage you; inspire you and fill you back up with more love.<\/p>\n

11. Believe you can<\/strong> by taking charge of your own beliefs and expecting to see the best in yourself.<\/p>\n

12. Don\u2019t waste time<\/strong> living someone\u2019s life \u2013 live your life.<\/p>\n

13. Know your truth.<\/strong> Find time to listen to your inner voice, your inner wisdom, by asking, What do I need?<\/em> or What do I want?<\/p>\n

14. Take a chance.<\/strong> You\u2019ll never know what will happen.<\/p>\n

15. Walk your path<\/strong> at your own speed and in your own way \u2013 it doesn\u2019t matter how others how walking their path.<\/p>\n

About Alex Blackwell<\/a><\/h5>\n

Alex Blackwell is a father, husband and writer. He writes about inspiring things at The BridgeMaker<\/a>.
\nWeb<\/a> | Simple Paths<\/a> | How to Love Consciously<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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