Step One: Get Quiet
The road to connecting with passion begins with taking good care of yourself. This means slowing down, spending time with yourself and nurturing your body, mind and spirit. It also helps to engage in activities that will move you out of your head and into your body. Once you become passionate about yourself—your body, mind and spirit—you'll know you're on the right track.

How do you take care of yourself?
I exercise, well I try to exercise at least 2-3 times a week... I take nutritional supplement, I drink clean filtered water, I don't drink, I don't smoke, I pray,......

Step Two: Become Sensitive to Your Environment
Once you're more connected to your feelings, you'll be ready to do a little exploring to discover the specific, personal things that best ignite your passions. Spend one week paying close attention to what excites you, touches you, inspires you to think in a whole new way or even frustrates you. Watch for clues. Stories in newspapers, programs on television, or conversations with friends may give you an indication of those things that will lead you to your passions.

What did you discover about yourself, and what is its significance?



Step Three: Answer a Series of Questions
Take a moment to delve into your soul. After answering these questions, read through the answers. Do you see any patterns?

-What interest, passion, dream or desire are you most afraid of admitting to yourself and others?
i want to retire young, retire rich...i want to achieve financial freedom by the age of 35...

-What would you do if you knew you could not fail? If money was not a concern in your life?
i would do my best in whatever i am doin now...

-Who do you think you are? Have you labeled yourself a mother, student, caregiver? What are the other parts of you?
i am what i am today...i am a daughther to my parents, a wife to my husband, a bets friend to my husband, a daughter in-law....

-What's stopping you from moving forward with exploring your passion?
there's nothing stopping me... i know each day i am moving forward towards my dream...

-List five things that you want. List five things that you're good at. Do you know the difference between them?

-What drives you, and what gives you satisfaction?
my BIG dreams drives me to move forward and excel in whatever i do now... i know the road is not easy but no matter what, i will never give up... if this is the journey to my destination, so be it... i'll go thru each step with full confidence.....

-What would you regret not having done if your life was ending?
not achieving what i've dreamed of and not helping as much people as i'd like to... and for not able to help my parents yet....


Step Four: Go on a Treasure Hunt
Go on a "treasure hunt" in your own home. The things you hold on to can provide clues to your interests and passions.

What did you find, and what does it signify?



Step Five: Take A Risk
Stop "thinking" about your passions and start doing something. Take a risk, and step out to try something new. By challenging your fear with action, you'll not only raise your self-esteem, you'll expand your comfort zone. And, if you try something new (even if you're not sure of the outcome), you may discover a passionate interest by accident!

What risk did you take? What was the outcome?



i'll come back to this quiz....