God doesn't want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible. ~2 Timothy 1:7 The Message

Are you a woman of passion? Do you embrace life with your whole heart? Do you love God with all your being? Or do you hang back, lukewarm and afraid to fully commit yourself to the adventure of living? Here are some ways you can embrace life and cultivate passion:

• Appreciate life itself. Enjoy the details of God's creation. Rejoice in the small things as well as the large. Look around you and see how amazing and wondrous life is.
• Seek out new experiences. Live your life as an adventure- never let it become a routine chore. Always be open to learning something new.
• Cultivate beauty. Plant a garden. Put a rose on your desk. Buy that lovely scarf. Go to a museum. Take up painting or quilting. Create beauty as well as enjoy it.
• Add spice and color to your days. Try new dishes from exotic places. Learn new exercises to stretch your body.
• Lighten up. Laugh a little more. Take to heart the biblical command to "Rejoice in the Lord always".
• Never be afraid to be passionate about your faith. Love God with your whole heart, mind, body, and spirit. He will be your never failing source of passion and zest for life.

For this swap you will choose at least one of the following options and in a note card, write your partner about your experience.

1- Create an original recipe. Tell your partner about it. Be sure to include the recipe with your note card.

2- Plan a trip to an exotic locale that you would love to see. Tell your partner all about it. Include a picture or postcard.

3- Throw a party for all your friends - just to celebrate life. Tell your partner all about the party and include a small flat treat.

4-Sign up for a class in a subject that intrigues you. Tell your partner all about it. Include a small flat surprise for your partner.

We may affirm that absolutely nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion. ~George Hegel