Passions that Lead the Dance in My Brain

Hmm...what am I most passionate about and what drives me most?

Intriguingly, as our brain processes passions or emotions, it involves higher cognition. "...the amygdala may serve, among other purposes, a general vigilance function aimed at preparing people to better cope with challenging situations," Yale researchers hypothesize, "and also the ability to sort information according to its relevance to the task at hand."

No wonder passions lead us deeper into some areas more than others. Since we're all so unique, interests that drive us look different for every person.

In a recent meme, Bob Hruzek challenged me to share my obsessions/compulsions or the things in my life that take me overboard. I like Bob Hruzek's slant to focus on the positive side of the obsessive/compulsive meme. So, here's passions that drive me.

Faith - from the time I was young, I knew God loved me. I have come to know the extravagance of Christ's love in my life and in my family's, too.

Family - I have a deep love for each person in my family - my husband, three children and five grandchildren. Each is so amazing and each time I'm with them I learn more about their interests and concerns. I love it when our vintage 1836 Stagecoach Inn bursts at the seams with family. These are happy times.

MITA Work - surprisingly, I became very intrigued by the powerful work Dr. Ellen Weber does in the area of learning and assessment, both in university and business. When I observed Ellen interacting with people during a MITA Institute, I was curious, amazed and drawn to learn more. For some reason I could not get enough and because I kept asking Ellen questions, she told me I needed to follow my curiosity and earn a PhD. Suddenly all the myths about how I really perceived myself surfaced. For instance, I thought I couldn't learn as well because I was in my late 50's and I also thought I was not smart enough to pass all the entrance tests required. One-by-one these myths shattered. Through MITA I continue to grow and learn as I teach others. What a privilege to collaborate with Ellen in the MITA work that provides skills to others all across the globe.

Play with Ideas I love to tackle problems and see new ways of doing things. Nothing is more refreshing than to solve problems at hand. And I do that by playing with ideas as an artist does to develop a painting.

Fun I work hard and I play hard! From the badminton tournaments with my grandsons, to golf, making videos, photography, and now writing blogs, spaces for these activities keep me energized.

Thanks Bob, for challenging me since it helped me stop and reflect. Reflection helps me both look backwards and forward and helps me see where I need to adjust and change.

Along with me, Bob tagged William Tully Ilker Yoldas Chip Camden Char Polanosky

So here’s the handoff rules:

A) Link back to who tagged you, and,

B) Write! What are you obsessive/passionate about?

I'm tagging Katia from Brazil, Chris Brown, Tony D. Clark, Galba Bright and Ellen Weber

Now fire up your amygdala so that even doctors are amazed when they examine your MRI's and see your brain dance when its fired with passion.