Thursday, February 23, 2012

Passions...

The word "Passion" evokes so many meanings and feelings. Some might say it incorporates compulsions.
Compulsions does not sound as exciting as passions.
Lent is upon us and the old school thoughts for me was denial. Denial of candy, favorite books or movies or anything else that was a passion.
However, now the season of  Lent incorporates good deeds.
My daughter reminded me that I already do good deeds such as thinking of  others etc. Maybe.
But doing for others is very nebulous. Saying prayers, thinking good thoughts is fleeting.
An everlasting peace within us. I think that is what I seek.
We make mistakes, we over analyze and think we are altruistic. But who knows?
That is why in my humble opinion a passion for something somehow eases my mind and brings me some sanity,
When I am knitting or figuring out a pattern or a problem I am lost in the moment. Call me selfish but in truth that is my true personality.
I am grateful for this only because as much as I think that I am thinking of   others I am truly grateful to have others in my life whether they be acquaintances of close friends.
This is the meaning of passion for me..it is called life.