When was the last time you were passionate about something ... I mean really passionate? When was the last time you put your nose to the ground and really worked hard to make 'it' happen? When was the last time you woke up in the morning ready and eager? What is passion? A good definition I saw recently was 'a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire for anything'. Do you have a strong or extravagant enthusiasm or desire for anything? Do I? Have I ever? When? What was I passionate about? Why was I passionate about it?

Is it important for us to have passion? Of course it is ... it's the emotion that 'get's it done'. Think back over time about nations, empires, and people that made history. Maybe you won't make your children's history books, but you can make a mark on their hearts. You can show them and teach them how to be passionate by example. Believe me, they'll catch the wave and ride it with you!

Passion comes in all shapes and sizes ... it can be outspoken and loud or quiet and committed. Regardless, of how you experience passion ... are you? Are you a Napoleon or a Mother Theresa ... both passionate about their causes yet distinctly different.

So, look down inside ... deep inside and start to discover what matters most to you. Where is your heart's desire? Where do you want to make a difference? Now, jump on the passion train and ride it!