The word 'passion' is probably one of the most beaten paths of our time. It is used and, most of all, abused to randomly describe or express any strong emotion. Especially when presenting ourselves to other people, the word 'passion' is used quite often. Anything to make sure that we do not look boring in any way...
I try to avoid using the word. It is difficult though, as I love passion. Passion in its pure form is beautiful to me. The passion (love, affection, eroticism) between two people. People that handle things in life with passion (engagement, spirit, enthusiasm, verve, elan), instead of just letting days pass by. A great song, sung with passion (zealousness, impetus). A good story, told with passion (excitement). I love Italy because there is passion (spirit, liveliness, zealousness)! Passion is life to me. Life is passion.
What do you get when you put two passionate people together as a couple? For sure, a lot of energy! They will probably have lively discussions. Laugh like crazy together. Create something. Flirt. Enthuse each other. Dance like madmen. Stimulate each other. Get drunk. Challenge each other to extremes. Make crazy love. They will push each others limits. Passionate people are usually optimistic, sanguine, cheerful, competitive, enthusiastic, vivacious and zealous. Everything in top gear.
However, that's the bright side, because the higher the highs, the lower the lows. They can passionately linger in grieve, complain, hold grudges against someone, be 'passionately' lazy or totally down. And all of that with the same intensity as the fun things... As much as two passionate people can reinforce each other, they can also destroy each other with an equal force. It's the other side of passion. The downside. Just think of it whenever you read the word... Love, M.
