It was December and I was very pregnant when I received for Christmas a book that I had eyed at Barnes and Noble weeks before. The title: The Passion Test. After all, I was about to be a mother and it was very important for me to portray to my little one the importance of living a passionate life. And, I will be honest, I had no idea what my passions in life were.

I didn't really know what I was looking for at the time. Now, I know exactly what I was looking for: Clarity.

Enter The Passion Test. There are many books out there that are filled with words and vague suggestions of what you can do to change your life and embrace every moment. This book, however, is very specific. There are instructions and activities to participate in that take work. For me, as much as I have enjoyed this book, it has been work! I've made my way to the middle of the book and I am now deciding to start over again.

Why am I starting over again? My baby is now 6 months old and it is recommended by the authors to take the test every six months. So, I'm actually well past due! While I could speed through the rest of the book, that would not do it justice and I am

Why do I like this book?

• There is an acknowledgment of a higher power. For me, that higher power is God.
• It is positive and encouraging.
• I don't feel like I'm being lead to want wealth or want passions that are not my own. The purpose is truly to dissect your passions in life so that they can be focused on with intention and attention while enabling you to make decisions that are aligned with living your passion.

It's good stuff! I will be chronicling this process on this blog over the next couple of weeks. Stay tuned!