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We have explored meditation and mindfulness this week and today's quote by Dana White examines fixing things with passion.

We discussed yesterday The Passion of Your Vision and the Courage to Act and how so many of the people around us are showing vision and courage as they act to make changes in this time of trial.

Today's quote from LEonardo da Vinci reveals what can be seen all around us as stress and strain increases and how we must learn to release our feelings to move forward on our own path.

Today's quote from John C Maxwell states:

A great leader's courage to fulfill his vision come from passion, not position.

This quote has a lot of meaning to me today as we are watching leader's being tested all over the world in the last few weeks.   I think it is interesting that some of the leaders rising to the challenge of this Corona situation are not among the list people we might have made at the start of this ordeal.

The courage to lead is all around us, if we only pause long enough to notice. Many of the shining examples of leadership do not have a political title at all. The real leadership is often where the spotlight signs.

Key Takeaways:

• Anxiety and stress can overwhelm individuals, but it's important to recognize that we have the power to change our perception and address our suffering.
• Meditation is a personal practice that can be adjusted to suit individual needs and preferences.
• Focusing on deep breathing and releasing tension in the body can help achieve a state of calm and relaxation.
• Regular practice and self-awareness can help identify and avoid triggering alarms of stress and anxiety.
• Meditation is a skill that takes time and patience to develop, but it can be a powerful tool for resetting the mind and body.

Quotes:

• "Suffering usually relates to wanting things to be different than they are." - Alan Lackos
• "May I live in safety. May I have mental peace. May I have physical health. May I pass with ease." - Mark Quinn

This show is going to go longer than our normal show; be advised to allow the extra time.

We discussed anxiety and stress in the bonus episode last week and how many are feeling a lot stress and strain during this time as the Corona virus continues its path and impacting us all.

I wanted to share a strategy using mindfulness that I was shown that helped me tremendously in learning to calm my mind during times of stress and strain.

I want to be clear that this is my path and I offer it as an example that you may learn to find yours. If you like what you hear, I will share the prezi that I keep on my Ipad that allows me to focus quickly as a starting point for you:

https://prezi.com/u0s6-wie1gno/practice-mindfulness/

Thank you for the comments that support the podcast, it is very moving to know that what I share offers assistance to others. We are all on this path together.

Welcome back to Make a Difference.   Real, raw, power, excitement; these are feelings that need no introduction once you know what they feel like.    They can become addictive and that energy can fuel your pursuits.

Today's quote from Mia Hamm states:

If you don't love what you do, you won't do it with much conviction or passion.

If you read about Mia's career, you will see that this statement is not just a quote but a way of life for her.

Putting things off until you think you have more time is a real challenge to passion.   People say, "I don't have time for that", but time still continues and opportunities are missed,  and all the while your passion can be building a sense of frustration as missed opportunities and growth grow. 

Today's quote helps you put this into perspective.

Today is a bonus episode on Today is March 15, 2020.  I think the date is important today to mark what is taking place in the world around us.

People are really starting to show some signs of stress as COVID-19 shows signs in their world locally.

We have been examining how to communicate our passion with others this week so they can connect with our expressions.   In yesterday's episode I shared the question of how to show your passion and today's quote by John Ruskin helps shape this into more clear terms that others can understand.

A lot of people use terms like: grit, resolve, drive, or plain stubborn.   No matter how you describe it, it all comes back to passion. 

Neil deGrasse Tyson's quote puts this in perspective