My writing class assignment asked me to create a “Passion Profile”. As there are so many things I am passionate about, I was challenged!
I refined the profile for my class to what I hope to write about, as this blog grows and develops–and as I integrate my values more deeply into my life, one step, one habit, one ritual at a time.
Here is the list I came up with this morning:
I believe we can discover a new sense of identity, find our passion, and re-imagine our lives–as well as support the healing of loss or trauma by:
1) Practicing mindfulness meditation and yoga.
2) Writing from the heart.
3) Having at least one safe, compassionate person to attune/resonate with, who can assist us in integrating healing insights and change. (If we have been traumatized, this person should be a mental health professional who is an expert in healing trauma).
4) Taking ourselves out of any existing traumatic situation to a place of safety.
5) Practicing self care and self compassion.
6) Connecting with and helping others.
7) Pursuing an art form/creativity.
8) Discovering/developing a passionate life pursuit/hobby.
9) Developing insight.
10) Cultivating new habits, one at a time.
11) Discovering the unconscious patterns that keep us stuck.
12) Cultivating healthy boundaries.
13) Utilizing the new research into the Mind and the Brain, which shows that our brains are “plastic” and can be re-wired.
14) Pursuing travel as a path of introspection, adventure, expansion of our horizons, and development of self confidence.
15) Connecting deeply with nature.
16) Loving and caring for an animal companion.
Comment flow:
What do you believe about re-imaging your life,
Discovering your passion,
Healing from loss or trauma?
XOXO,
Mara Rose
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Disclaimer: This blog is written for educational and inspirational purposes only, and should not replace competent medical or mental health care.
Wise words. The thing about habits is it takes six weeks to make or break one; suddenly we’ve adopted bad habits without even realising it. I think the answer is to pay attention to ourselves (rather than always focusing on those we care for); to be mindful of the actions/motions that comprise our lives. Only then can we make changes necessary to fully reach our potential. As for travel, I think it’s essential to see how other people live and to observe/find our own place in the world. We are all connected; yet too often we focus on divisions, rather than similarities.
Tara, thank you for visiting. You are so right, great suggestions. I have my work cut out for me. I’ve learned the best way to succeed with the formation of a new habit is to start with just a few minutes, a few steps, and then build it over the six weeks. And to focus on one habit at a time. I’ve learned that when I try to create many new habits all at once, I fail.
Being stuck…that’s been one of the things I have been working on…to see you have it as a passion to uncover the patterns is inspiring enough…I am very happy you have made a list and keep working at refining it….that’s good.
Nigel,
Thank you for your visit and your kind words. Being stuck is a tough one–awesome that you’re working on uncovering patterns–always worth the effort.