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Rekindling Passion for Work

By Arlene · Comments (0)
Monday, December 12th, 2011

By Richard Hanes

Passion comes in many forms. I’m focused on the version of passion that is “boundless enthusiasm”. Looking up enthusiasm in the dictionary, I learned it is derived from the Greek root entheos, which means inspired by god. Hmmm, boundless inspiration by god! When’s the last time you experienced your work or career that way? Not lately? Never? Read on!

As a Boy Scout leader, one skill we teach our scouts is starting and feeding a fire. It’s a pretty simple recipe – tinder, kindling, fuel and a catalyst to get the fire started. Read More→

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Categories : Personal Growth
Tags : career, career transition, passion, rekindling passion, work life balance, work/life balance

The Creativity Bone’s Connected to the Confidence Bone

By Arlene · Comments (0)
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

By Judy Widener

Are you tired of being stuck in the rut of doing things the way they’ve always been done? Are you ready to shake things up a bit, but hesitate because of the uncertainty in the economy?

You’re missing the point if you’re focusing only on what’s gone. And you’re missing the point if you bemoan the fact that the past 100 years of nonstop advertising has conditioned us into a constant thirst for the next new thing. This is actually good news for you! Read More→

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Categories : Personal Growth
Tags : building confidence, confidence, creativity, innovate, inspiration, passion

Are You “In-Power-Meant”?

By Arlene · Comments (1)
Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

By Janus Moncur

So many of us fall into our daily lives – meaning – we just latch onto something we think we should do rather than have the courage to pursue something we really want to do. Just because you have talents or skills for a particular job, doesn’t mean you must toil at it or that you will be successful at it. You must also have “heart” or passion for it. (Remember Neil Diamond’s “Heart-Light”?).

To be truly great at something, you must proceed with passion.

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Categories : Personal Growth, Spirituality
Tags : empowerment, finding passion, finding what you are meant to do, passion

The Art Of Joy

By Arlene · Comments (0)
Sunday, May 8th, 2011

By Philip Okrend

Joy is something we all yearn for, and yet in the very complicated world that we live in, with all its demands and distractions, a feeling of joy can feel elusive. In this article, I compare creating joy to an art form much like painting a picture, composing a piece of music, or preparing a delicious meal. Below is a recipe for joyful living. See how these 8 ingredients can make a difference for you in your life.

Here are the ingredients:

1. Intention: This is the foundation of joy. Set your intention every day, and if you do this you will not be taken over by old stories, habits and patterns.
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Categories : Spirituality
Tags : gratitude, joy requires autonomy, joyful living, joyful people, non attachment, passion, present living

What Ignites You? How to Find Your Passion

By Arlene · Comments (0)
Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

By Nancy Stampahar

Quite often, when people retire and no longer have their job identification tags and roles, they don’t know who they are and how to carry themselves through the later years of life. They may end up feeling bad about themselves and regretful about what they did or did not do. Think about how many years you have left to work? Next, think about how many years you expect to be on this earth? Now, imagine a story about how you want your final chapters to read. Make it a happy ending.
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Categories : Personal Growth
Tags : bringing passion, empowerment, hobbies, later years, passion, values
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