Passionate Breadcrumbs
If passions are the breadcrumbs that lead to a fulfilling life, where do you find the breadcrumbs? I am not talking about the ones you find on Aisle 3 at the grocery store. You’ll find these breadcrumbs when you stop long enough to answer the question, “What does living my best life really look like?” When you determine that and start to align your life around your passions, you are using one of the core ingredients to raise your Joy Factor- Connecting To Your Passion.
Passion can be expressed as a feeling of unusual excitement, enthusiasm, or compelling emotion towards a subject, idea, person, or object. When you have a passion for something you have a strong positive affinity for it. It is amazing what happens when you put your attention to the things that are most important in your life.
As a certified facilitator of The Passion Test, I have watched magic happen again and again. One of my clients here in Atlanta took the test in October of 2009. I saw him at a meeting on Tuesday and he told me that since he took the Passion Test his income has doubled. That made my heart sing. Did I mention that The Passion Test is a test that you will never fail?
Imagine what your life will be like when you are clear about what your best life is. As Janet Bray Attwood, co-author of the New York Times bestselling book The Passion Test states, “Clarity is power.” Once you gain clarity on your passions, you can use them as a compass, moving you in the direction that brings you the most fulfillment. Doesn’t that sound delightful?
Tomorrow’s ingredient du jour: Authentic Expression
Year of the Tiger
It’s 2010-here we grow again! I was just informed that in the
Chinese calendar, it is the Year of the Tiger. Guess what? I am a Tiger–here me roar!! I am just learning what this means and how to use this information to maximize my year. There are 2 things that stand about what I read. Tigers are instilled with a sense of courage; we like taking risks and enjoy all things exciting. We also take pride in being different from others.
These qualities speak to who I am and support me in raising my Joy Factor! Yes, it is the year of the tiger; more importantly, it is the year of the Joy Factor. The year that my attention and focus is fully put on supporting myself and others in increasing their optimism. This will allow you to attract all that you desire and live a life that you love. Will this take courage? Yes! Will it entail taking risks? Yes! Excitement? Originality? I am writing a book, I think that speaks to all of those qualities-Perfect!
It also speaks to the components of the Joy Factor. Authentic Expression, Connection to Purpose, Self Care and Strategic Optimism. It is not just for Tigers. These components are designed to support everyone in feeling good, raising vibrations, to be in alignment with Source. When we are in alignment with Source, our valve is open and we are ready to receive. Feel good baby, that’s what this is all about. Is this the year that you consciously raise your Joy Factor? Taking it to the next level so you attract more, more, more?
My intention for the blog this year is two fold. One is to open it up to the public-yes, we are getting ready to break out of our cocoon to share this information with the world. Second is to increase the resources and information that will come your way.
In the meantime, whether you are a tiger or not, take a look and see what qualities you are going to consciously integrate into your life to truly make this a happy new year!
Patience and Passion
What happens when you mix passion and patience? It is a recipe for delight!
My latest focus has been on The Passion Test. Some of you have experienced it. It has been life enhancing for me. The things that are showing up in my life are the things that I have been dreaming about for years.
Yes my friends, it sometimes takes years for us to align with our passions. It could also take days.
About a week after returning from becoming certified as a Passion Test facilitator in Seattle and gaining clarity on my passions, something very cool happened.
One of my passions is to add value to millions of people’s lives. I know that through coaching, training and writing that I am making a difference. I received a call from a writer of a local paper, The Champion, that I was the champion of the week for Dekalb County-how cool is that? 100s’s of people will be introduced to the magic I offer the world.
I could not have imagined that I would be recognized like that. That is the beautiful place of letting go of the “how’s” and focusing on the “what”.
Another piece of patience that has paid off-my gardenia bush gave me my first flower a couple of weeks ago. We are no longer gardenia bush killers–this is the third one that we have planted.
By just putting attention on what I wanted, loving it as it is and being patient, I got a bloom. I am hopeful and anticipating more and more blooms. Imagine what it will be like when it blooms in season!
Where is patience and passion showing up in your life?
Back to Reality?
The past 6 weeks or so have been full of travel. I have had the opportunity to spend a week at the beach with Matt and his family and 2 weeks out west with my friends and family. I am so grateful that I had vision to create a life where I can enjoy work and play all together, whether at home or in someone else’s home. When I was leaving Seattle last week, my friend said something like, ….it is time to get back to reality. My response to her was, no, this is my reality. Traveling to different cities is part of what brings me joy and part of my ideal life. Coming back to Atlanta is also part of what brings me joy. I love the life I have created here, especially when I can come home to a clean house! Because I am a conscious creator and I choose to honor my passions, I love the life I lead. I am even more clear about the power of being connected to my passions after spending a weekend with Chris and Janet Attwood, the authors of The Passion Test, in Seattle last month. Their work is amazing-The Passion Test is the one test you will never fail! If you are interested in taking The Passion Test, I would love to give it to you. I am offering 20 complimentary 1 on 1 sessions and will be hosting a free workshop at the end of August. Email me directly at wendy@passionfruitpeople.com, if you are interested in particitpating or have any questions. In the meantime, ponder this thought. You are a concious creator and you choose each and every day what you are creating as your reality. The seeds, or thoughts and visions you think today, will blossom as time moves on. I promise.
The Joy Factor
Welcome fellow Happiness Pioneers! You've come to the right place if you are looking to raise your Joy Factor and create a life you are madly in love with. My vision is for everyone to live a life aligned with their passions and full of joy. Visit often to read what the Joy Posse has to say, watch uplifting videos and gather other delightful resources that will make you smile. This is also a place to share what raises your Joy Factor - do tell! Let’s have the ripple effect of joy change the world!
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