Passion and Purpose

Who are we, standing here on this planet, looking for a place to be? Are we the "forgotten ones" from a time gone by, a piece of pre-history perhaps, that lets itself unfold through the pages of time?

Are we here all alone, or are we part of something bigger, larger perhaps than we could ever imagine? Aren't we like children after all, looking out into the Universe, wondering what this purpose of ours is all about?

As children we had dozens of questions about this subject, didn't we? We wondered all the time where we were from and why we were here while we marveled about this place called Earth. There were grasshoppers, butterflies, leaping frogs, crawling snakes, annoying mosquitoes, dogs and cats, all sorts of strange things that we uncovered for ourselves each and every day. That was the period of our discovering this amazing environment in which we were enveloped. We wondered often then, looking up at the clouds, with a blade of grass stuck in our mouths: "who are we?" and "why are we here?"

We're going to answer this and other similar questions in this article entitled about Passion & Purpose, from a therapist's point of view. Because, I believe, we each must have access to, and require these fundamentals to feel truly alive and valuable. Looking back at our respective childhoods we can see the Passion in every day of our life, manifesting itself here, there and everywhere as we set about on our path of discovery. Yes, we were young then, but oh so passionate we were too. Somewhere along the line that "flame" got diminished, not going out completely; but reduced to a small ember, which we need to fan now to return it to the bright blue flame, we once were. Fires do come and go; but Passion, that is forever.

And what is Passion without Purpose? A car spinning its wheels perhaps? An electric motor running out of control, with nowhere to go? Passion needs Purpose to be attached to, to be drawn by, to be enlivened by and directed toward. If we have no purpose, then how can we have passion? Even if it's as simple as collecting stamps, we still need passion to get motivated. In the morning, when we rise, what gets us going? Yes, some will say "fear of getting fired" or "not making that next mortgage payment." But passion is there all the same, getting us excited about the day ahead, the challenges we face, the successes we aspire to. Yes, there are times when we'd rather stay in bed. But these are few and far between. Even a lazy person can be passionate about doing as little as possible. Maybe he or she are holding their breath for a new world record or to make a particular point. Does anyone remember John Lennon and Yoko Ono, in the early 70's, staying in bed in a Montreal Hotel for several days to bring attention to some important issue they were concerned with? How can we know what anyone is about without tapping into their passion or purpose?

The passionate life is a worthy life. It's exciting, even breathtaking at times. We are so captivated by the things we love that we can even run into walls while thinking about them. Just like the "siren call" to Ulysses, we are drawn toward this ever beckoning signal and it is inevitable that we'll get there if we learn to read the signs. These come from inside we begin to notice in later life. They are called "intuition" at times, "inner self" and even "higher self." These terms all refer to the same living entity, that pulse that lies within and throbs for only us to hear.

It's an exciting time when we do finally hear it, because it announces the birth of a new era. We are less motivated by what goes on outside of us and more concerned with the inner life. This is where we know the Gold is. This is our best possibility for future success. Without this inner guidance we are like a ship without a rudder. We have no direction; therefore, we have no purpose. And without purpose, where is our passion to be found?

So why then do we keep looking out into the world for this purpose, when all the wisdom seekers and prophets through history have told us repeatedly that it lies within. There, inside our hearts, that blue ember of passion smolders for us alone. It holds our purpose and our future. It is a letter that needs to be opened. Like a piece of long overlooked Email, it waits for us to click on it and then fan it back into a flame. So get down there, and open your mail friend. You have Passion and Purpose waiting for you too. Time to get cracking!

Maurice Turmel PhD was a practicing therapist for nearly 25 years, and is now an Author, Speaker and Performing Songwriter, in the areas of Personal Growth, Creativity, Inspiration and Encouragement. He is the author of "Parables for a Modern Age" and "The Voice," his latest Ebook, both of which are about Passion and Purpose and helping you access your own. He can be reached at drmoe@mauriceturmel.com, or, you can visit the Website to view these books and sample the music. Treat yourself to new growth tools and Accelerate your Personal and Spiritual Development: http://www.MauriceTurmel.com.

---

No Excuses

Don't you just hate it when people make excuses for... Read More

Daily Motivation--Be Kind to Yourself for a Change

"How far you go in life depends on your being... Read More

How to Get rid of the ?Overwhelm? Monster

If you wear many hats, manage a family and/or a... Read More

Contemplating Change And Moving Into Action

Do you ever have the sense that there has to... Read More

Dont Just Hope - Decide!

As the story goes, a single college-age guy went to... Read More

Getting Out of a Rut

Are you feeling bored or restless? Do you need to... Read More

Words that Inspire: PASSION

What is your PASSION?Dictionary says: strong liking for or... Read More

Clear Thinking - Ten Ways

Does your mind sometimes feel like a television station you... Read More

Motivation By Facing Facts

"Things is either done, or they ain't done." Marlon SandersSome... Read More

What Would You Change?

When talking with people about their life, or their job,... Read More

Do you Live the Life you Desire?

There comes a time in every person's life when you... Read More

The Dream I Nearly Gave Up

Hello again to you my loyal readers. My very first... Read More

Courage Is A Gift

"It is not what happens to you, but how you... Read More

The Art of Wastebasketry

Are your filing cabinets stuffed so full that it's difficult... Read More

If Theres Money in a Dead Mouse...

My 4 year old son was very excited. I had... Read More

Recommendations for the Best Personal Growth Books

I can't stress this enough: You've got to motivate yourself... Read More

Mastering Emotions: Taking Your Life To The Next Level

Hello,How is your day coming along? Better, I am sure,... Read More

Do It Now!

"At the end of our lives we never regret at... Read More

10 Ways to Overcome Procrastination: The Challenge for Tomorrow!

Did you realize that as much as 47% of the... Read More

Creativity Management ? Productivity As A Job

Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation... Read More

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

Recently a person attended one of my goal setting seminars... Read More

Harnessing the Power of the Unknown: Move from Repeating the Past to Re-inventing the Future

The Unknown - it is scary territory for many, something... Read More

How to Make the Most of Being Let Go

Being let go; suffering redundancy; experiencing downsizing are all very... Read More

Did You Have A Tough Childhood?

Many claim intense childhood trauma "damages" a person in their... Read More

Your Date with Destiny

Destiny. What a powerful word. And the great thing about... Read More

How to Get Motivated and Have Industrial Strength Self-Motivation

It is not your fault if popular self-help courses have... Read More

Motivation By Gratitude

Whenever you feel lethargic and depressed by your situation in... Read More

The Road Less Traveled

Can someone please tell me why it is that men... Read More

Understanding What Motivates People to Take Action

So I wanted to buy a car. It was a... Read More

Happy New Year

H appiness depends upon your outlook on life.A ttitude is... Read More

Procrastination Strategies: Boost Your Productivity by Getting On With It

We all suffer from procrastination from time to time but... Read More

Have A Crack!

For everyone the New Year is now in full swing.... Read More

Are Millionaires and PhDs Really Smarter? The Answer May Surprise You!

I've had a vast array of job experiences. While in... Read More