What does it really mean to have passion for something?

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May 27, 2014 at 12:33 pm #57487

Anonymous
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I am a naturally curious person and i have diverse interests but i am not madly into anything- well not for too long – maybe a week. I have phases of intense interest in one area and then it dies down.

In that sense, what would passion signify?

May 27, 2014 at 12:53 pm #57494

alice
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hi;
having passion for something or someone, is having fun a lot of joy being with them or doing that thing, and your whole consciousness isinto that thing, it’s like you’re in you own world and nothing else surround you while you’re in your thing;you’re inspired easily and thinking several time about it, and once you make it as you want and imagined, what a consent you get.
i was so into drawing fw years ago, i hope i helped you and excuse my english it’s not my native langage, love !

May 27, 2014 at 3:15 pm #57505

Matt
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Like an explorer, hopping off her ship every so often and feeling the sand between her toes. Then, onward, the horizon calls. The passion there sounds like exploring, and the opposed force is the feeling you “should be completing something”.

Nothing the matter with art that is more a collage than a portrait, if the pieces are loving! 🙂

With warmth,
Matt

May 27, 2014 at 11:34 pm #57527

Anonymous
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Thank you Alice and Matt.

@cutiealice , i have been in these states temporarily for different things – which makes me wonder why people often refer to passion for career as one thing? does it have to be one thing? What if i can love without bound, provided the fears that hold me back are gone? I enjoy my subject for example but when the moment the fear of performing badly hits me, it becomes a burden.

@amatt , i do see the point. Perhaps i am an explorer and i think the point of exploring is to grow as people, get somewhat closer to reality and know ourselves better. I have a question. Your allusion to portrait confuses me for that signifies the existence of an end result. Isnt man’s potential to create actually unpredictable and endless?

May 28, 2014 at 12:20 am #57532

The Ruminant
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I’m also more of an explorer type. I also do not have one particular passion that I could point to. OK, perhaps cooking, but even that is more about exploration. It is not the same as it seems to be with many other people. I do not dedicate my life to it. I have realized though that I have dedicated my life to exploring what it’s like to be human. Ever since I was a child, I was fascinated by why humans behave the way that they behave. I was interested in religions, philosophy, psychology… But if someone were to ask me “do you have a hobby that you feel passionate about?” then I would not have an answer to that. I also don’t have any particular career that I would be drawn to. I wanted to be a gazillion things when I was a child, but there never was any particular thing that I could envision myself doing. And I still can’t do that 🙂

May 28, 2014 at 6:01 am #57559

Matt
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Moongal,

How many moments do we have?

With warmth,
Matt

May 28, 2014 at 6:37 am #57562

Anonymous
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Matt,

Interesting question. In the sense of the human life-span, moments seem limited but how do we know what the end result will be anyway? What does your usage of painting here mean? The vision we have for ourselves or what we could possibly create?

– Moongal

May 28, 2014 at 8:43 am #57565

Matt
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Moongal,

We can remember the past or dream of the future, but aren’t we always here? One moment? The canvas is the potential, fertile, empty… the art is kind of like a connection or relationship to the moment. Such as, perhaps you’re not an expert in any of those mediums, but you bring love with you to what you do. That’s plenty.

With warmth,
Matt

May 28, 2014 at 9:40 am #57567
Big blue
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Hi Moongal,

Adding to this good discussion, to me having a passion for something means that I am both into it and also moved by it, producing more than I might otherwise produce. So, my thinking and my emotion are working together for a better experience and usually a better outcome.

An example for me is photography that is very focused on the composition. Another is when I’m in the flow working over time. In both cases, I’m in any given moment. And there are many, many moments creating an ongoing experience.

Romantic passion kicks in a turbo boost of hormones. Sometimes the lower brain overwhelms the upper brain. By these Of course I’m talking about the limbic system and the cerebral cortex, or there bouts. 🙂

Big blue
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May 28, 2014 at 10:19 am #57569

Matt
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Big Blue,

Well said! Keep that moment gently aimed at co-creativity (path of mutual benefit) and the sky’s the limit! 🙂

With warmth,
Matt

May 28, 2014 at 10:31 am #57570

Anonymous
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@Big Blue: I do experience this flow when i study certain subjects for example – i really enjoy learning and have started asking questions more freely.

@Matt: I see your point now.

I do have another question 😛

Even if we really enjoy something, is it normal to experience hesitation despite knowing it might be something pleasant in the end? For instance, i know that i will enjoy my time out with friends but at the same time, i experience this inertia and almost feel an urge to refuse and not go.

What do you reckon is the source of procrastination of activities that we would normally enjoy?

May 28, 2014 at 11:17 am #57571

Big blue
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Hi Moongal,

Sometimes there is s big challenge. So, I start on small, simple aspects to get momentum going. This can be a To Do list also.

Years ago I had perfectionism issues so I would put things off.

Or, something that is uncomfortable, like writing a term paper when you’re not into it.

I’ve learned to push ahead despite some anxiety – things usually work out ok.

Big blue

May 28, 2014 at 11:18 am #57572

alice
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hey, e refer to career or things because when it comes to people it’s only temporary…i think ! t’s great to be passionate and fear is a part from that !

May 28, 2014 at 11:26 am #57573
alice
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@theruminant i think you’re passionate about life !
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May 28, 2014 at 11:37 am #57575

Anonymous
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So basically fear can give us a kick to do something but too much fear can cause us to procrastinate?
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