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DO YOU LEAD A PASSIONATE LIFE????...........


I think I do.......I hope  I do~~


No, not necessarily this kind of passion....although, this could be part of it.


I really hope I'm not "just whistling in the dark ~~ thinking I lead a full life" as Matthew Perry so aptly stated.


Real passion was not always a major part of my life when I was younger.  Sometimes, I would barely be able to hold on to it and other times it completely left the building.
But...as life's adversity, sorrow and pain would ebb and flow through my life; it seems I could always hold onto that tiny thread of passion that seemed to hide inside.


Passion~~just like any growth....always comes from the inside out....not the other way around.

Passion fuels creativity and  beauty ~~ or does creativity and beauty fuel passion?

I'm not sure I know the answer to that.....but one thing I am sure of is what my passion is.  My passion is CREATING BEAUTY wherever and whenever I can....no matter what my station in life.


Dear friends ~~ what are you passionate about?

Hugs,

Jo

Today I'm linking up with The House of Belonging for a day in the life of.......

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  1. Debra She Who SeeksFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    My life will be more passionate once I retire. Until then, a lot of my energy simply goes into working for The Man.

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  2. Grandma Yellow HairFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    And that you do my Loyal Follower. Beauty is all around you.
    Love your headboard and background just beautiful
    Love you too
    Maggie

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  3. Daydream LivingFebruary 9, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Jo,
    Sorry I haven't been in touch lately, will come back to read the posts I have missed.
    Oh, and blogging is now one of my passions!
    Maureen

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  4. Marsha @ Tattered ChickFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Hello Jo,

    Thank you for stopping by!!!

    I wish you all the best!!! It's good to know that there are many of us trying to be healthier!!

    I'm passionate about creating :)

    Have a wonderful evening (and I so wish I was retired, LOL)

    xxoo

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  5. Chatty CroneFebruary 9, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Jo I loved this - great thoughts and very true. I am passionate about my family especially the grandsons! sandie

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  6. CreateologyFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:06 PM

    I do try to live with passion. More than anything I try to be present in the moment and very grateful for all that each day holds. Age is a wonderful step in this direction for me. Your photos are wonderful with so much creativity. Happy February Hearts to you...

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  7. Blondie's JournalFebruary 9, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Hi Sweet Jo!

    You always =come up with posts that make me think. I am passionate about so many things yet I think those things are the reasons I am passionate. Family first! After that, thousands of things!

    XO,
    Jane

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  8. Julie MarieFebruary 9, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Hi Jo, right now I am passionate about my new baby Tess!... I entered Sophie in the drawing... if she wins she can get a toy or something other than treats!... thanks for your sweet comments and constant support!...you always create beauty in everything you do... xoxo Julie Marie

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  9. moFebruary 9, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Hi Jo,

    Hmmm...Great question. I am passionate about my beliefs. Things I stand for or stand up for. The older I get the more I am passionate about them. *hugs*

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  10. TerriFebruary 9, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    Oh yes! I'll take a cup of passion please : )

    I do live a life of passion. It fuels my creative life, and yes, I do think that beauty can open us up to our passion.

    I too love beauty, and I am moved to seek it out and to create it.

    Isn't life grand???
    I love it!
    Thank you for your thoughtful post.
    Hugs,
    Terri

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  11. My Farmhouse KitchenFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:09 AM

    happy to see you at Farmhouse and thanks for the birthday wishes for my sweet Teddy....who i am passonate about....Teddy !!!!!

    happy to follow, my friend

    kary and teddy

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Very nice post sweet Jo. Since I have always been and still am passionate about doing what I can to help people feel better. I love giving people hugs even if some of them are via the internet. Hugs

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  13. VM Creation AtelierFebruary 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM

    ´´Creating Beauty´´!!!Dear,dear Jo:-)*

    Mostly wonderful talent what man can recieve from the Heaven...and then...share it with a wholle World:-)))*
    You are absolutely fantastic talented woman,dearest Jo!

    Love to you,
    ***Violetta***

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  14. EileenFebruary 10, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    Found you through Tiffini's link-up. You have a beautiful blog! So creative :)

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  15. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    You are a Master at creating beauty, sweet friend. A passion well lived.

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