passion in particular

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Today's Blathering is about passion.

I've already written about desires, but I'd like to elaborate about passion in particular. Hm... "Passion In Particular" would make an interesting album or group name, don't you think? I've always been drawn to people with passions, more so over the years.

When I use the word "passion", I'm not necessarily referring to romance (which ViaVoice just interpreted as "road maps") or sexual desire. I'm talking more about people who pursue their interests wholeheartedly and purposefully. I like people who aren't embarrassed about being excited.

Conversely, I'm less interested in those who merely coast, who passively wait for interesting or good things to happen to them rather than try to make them happen, for fear of failure or just plain laziness.

I love talking to people with passions. Even if I may not have personal experience (or even interest) in their particular passion, I can't help but be drawn into their enthusiasm. I usually learn something I didn't know before. There are limits, of course; if your passion is sacrificing young virgins in your basement every full moon, I'm probably not going to invite you over for tea and Ding-Dongs.

For me, passion is also about embracing life with both arms. I would rather jump into the icy lake screaming than stick in a big toe to test the temperature first. Not always the wisest choice, of course, but sometimes we all need to be reminded that it's good to be alive. :-)

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Answers to the most recent filker picture poll: Judith Hayman, Mike Whitaker, Mary Bertke, Mary Bertke. I was highly amused at the number of "Rand Bellavia" guesses. :-) Good try.

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