Passion Reflection and Quotes about Passion

This week I have been meditating on the word PASSION. Eve Sawyer encourages us to "never underestimate the power of passion."

What's my passion?

Have I found my passion?

Do I endure life or enjoy it? Do I live for the weekend?

Do I love what I am doing?

What do I have loads of energy for? When I am doing something I am passionate about, an hour can feel like five minutes.

What makes me come alive?

I know my passion falls somewhere in the field of education. Where exactly, I feel I am still honing in on it. One thing I do know for sure is that I love working with students and teachers. I am energized when I am in classrooms and when collaborating with teachers.

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Quotes about Passion

Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow. - Anthony J. D'Angelo 

Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. - Confucius 

Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you. - Oprah Winfrey 

A person can succeed at almost anything for which they have unlimited enthusiasm. – Charles M. Schwab

I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious. – Albert Einstein

A great leader’s courage to fulfill his vision comes from passion, not position. – John Maxwell

Fan the flame of passion with persistence. - Misty J. Russell

95 Pounds of Hope

Image credit: fantasticfiction.co.uk

The main character in this children’s book is Gregory Dubosc, a 13-year-old French boy. Gregory is no match for the standard school system. He has been held back twice, expelled, and labeled ADD. No schools in Gregory’s town will accept him.

The standard school system does not give Gregory much hope for his future. He has no outlet for his passion – inventing and building things. Gregory’s hope is slowly restored as his grandfather cultivates Gregory’s passion to create. His happiest moments are when he is with Grandpa Leon in his workshop.

Gregory’s dream of using his hands is finally realized when he is accepted into a prestigious vocational school outside his town.

Lessons from this story:

• Children need mentors in their lives to encourage them towards their dreams.
• All students differ. There is no cookie cutter way to do school.

What are you wondering now?