Living Passion

LIVING PASSION

   Just completed a meditation. Haven't given myself that special time for a few weeks now. I find I reap most from meditating along with The Daily Mentors Channel. Such wonderful guidance really sets those meditational juices a-flowing, be that as redundant as it may.  Today I share with you some of the message that touched me.  Today's theme...I live my life with passion and enthusiasm.
   We all want to live with more enthusiasm and passion.  Being excited about what we do everyday and sharing our gifts with the world...that's how we cultivate joy, and energy.   Passion is energy.  It's the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.
   We each have a calling and that calling is as unique as a fingerprint.  And that calling is what leads you to your passion. Discover what ignites your passion. Let it light you up.  And then find a way to share that.  Honor your calling, your life's true purpose, and this way you will find happiness, and success.
   Yes, everyone has a special purpose in life.  We each possess a unique talent with a unique way of expressing it.  For every unique talent and expression of that gift there also comes unique needs. Unique needs are just waiting for us to fulfill them. When we offer our special purpose and service to others we experience our true spirit by asking ourselves "How can I help?  How can I be of service using my unique talents?"  Then we are able to move beyond the ego and into the realm of true spirit. Connecting with our purpose we live our lives with passion and great enthusiasm.
   A life lived with passion brings with it many benefits:  a brain that builds new pathways towards better habits; a mind that remains active and sharp; and relationships that remain rich and deeply rewarding.
   Wow, I think I am on my way to all of the above. What an exciting journey!  Firstly, now that I have started my own business with art and stained glass, my true artistic passion, I am so excited to wake up everyday and go to work!  How cool is that?  My artwork is categorized into two themes:  Gifts in Recovery and Hawai'i Art.   My gratitude for this passion and this business, and this life, is printed on my business cards, "My greatest gift in recovery is sharing it with you!"  Thus, I am cultivating joy and energy in my own life!
   Yes, my calling is as unique as a fingerprint, yet the same as so many of my brothers and sisters in recovery. We share our experiences, strengths and hopes with each other each and everyday. We find value having lived our lives in and with our addictions, then finding an easier, softer way with which to live.  We find strength and gratitude from sharing this easier, softer way, and offer hope to those still struggling.
   My recovery is my calling.  It has reignited a passion in me for my artwork. With my artwork I share my recovery by creating pieces that represent recovery and hope and optimism and gratitude. Recovery has also awarded me the gift of living in Hawai'i with all it's beauty and splendor, aloha and spirit. I strive to share this in my art as well.  Honor my calling and I shall find happiness and success. There is no doubt in my mind, nor my heart.
   We each have a unique way of expressing our unique talents. Mine is through my art, and my writing.  I have faith that with each and every writing a ray of hope will alight in one person that gives hope, a pinhole of excitement, even perhaps a pinch of optimism.
   So this last year I have learned to move beyond my ego. I started to write a blog. In all honesty it started as a business decision. A recommendation to promote my business. But it has become so much more than that. It has become an avenue for me to heal, and show gratitude, and offer hope. I so was uncomfortable that each and every blog contained the title of my first blog "When I Grow Up I Want to Be an Alcoholic...and an Artist".  It kept popping up for months on Facebook each and every time I posted a new blog.  Kept feeling that yucky feeling of uncomfortableness.  Finally figured out how to remove it, but not before about twenty blogs with this title, and confession, popping up in bold caps.  You know, there's a reason this popped up repeatedly over the months. Eye catching, eh, and hopefully to someone battling with addictions.  Yep, I have to move beyond my ego to carry the message.  I have to accept that substance abuse is a disease, not a self-control "loser" dilemma. With that I am moving onto the realm of my true spirit.
   Indeed, I am on my way to living passion. This new year for me brings me much excitement and enthusiasm as last year held such a heart- and mind-opening journey. And I can only feel this year offering more of the same!
   I truly hope you are on your journey of passion. Have a mighty fine day!  With much Aloha...Dee.
   For those interested in visiting my passion in art, please go to www.DeesignsByHarris.com. I encourage feedback regarding both my artwork and my blog!  Mahalo, Dee.