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"Dear Diary, My Passion is..."

Jennifer Monroe has Passion I want to touch things. To leave them beautifully different from before I was ever there. To give. To nurture.

Even as I am unaware, there is a stark difference between simply baking a cake, holding someone’s hand or just doing my job. When I do these things with passion, the difference is visible. A shimmering radiance that sets the merely inanimate apart from those things I have nurtured and loved. Becoming more like me. Someplace my soul can remain long after I have departed. Some would call it making a difference, but I am selfish and I know I will take so much more with me.

And yet my passion is a two way street. I put things inside myself and become the repository of beautiful ideas, experiences and accomplishments. Relentlessly evolving as a composite of all those things melded seamlessly into my own interpretation, with so much Jennifer as their binding force. It will BE me. Some of it will be wrong, but so much more will be exactly right. And I can live with that and I can comfortably die with that too.

Passion drives me to care more. To live outside myself. And to live inside myself more richly. It pilots this odyssey we share along a common timeline, under the same sun - and yet it defines us as unique, as memorable and valuable. My passion underlies the hallmark of who I am and who I am meant to become. Even if I only make part of the journey for which I was intended, I will touch things. And because I did so passionately, I will remain.

Posted by Allentown PA Real Estate Broker * Jennifer Monroe * on 01/30/2009 03:35 PM

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in so many ways my jason, my diary would frighten you, passion and all

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56 Comments on "Dear Diary, My Passion is..."

JAN

Houston, we have a winner:)

Featured @ Club Chaos

Jennifer- Beautiful! Outstanding! Touching and wonderful. Jason needs to know how truly blessed he is to have you in his life!

Okay Jen...

Would you be so kind as to tell me what I missed? This is the second Dear Diary post I've seen. Let me guess it's either a contest or a disguised MeMe :)

TLW...ROAR!

My Jen - Agree with Jason. I don't see how anything else could hold a candle to this.

Ah...that felt good:)

My Jason... Ahh that's awfully sweet! But I'm pretty sure I'm a winner because I have YOU!

MWA & FWA!!!

Thanks a bunch Carolyn! This is very very cool :))

Katerina... Coming from you this means an awful lot to me. And yes, I tell him the very same thing often ;-))

Lovely Wife... Long time no see! This is a contest by Deb Brooks and you should definitely enter! Clever girl that you are, you've given voice to what I was already thinking: that this really IS a MeMe in disguise, but with a bit of inspiration on top!

My Sandra... I am so glad you are biased :)) MWA!

Neal... I am not even going to ask what "that" is...

Jen,

Simply, BEAUTIFUL !

((-:

Jenninfer, Guess I'm running a little slow, I missed Deb's contest too.... And you're better off not asking, I met "that" guy!

Even if I only make part of the journey for which I was intended, I will touch things. And because I did so passionately, I will remain.

Beautiful, Jenn. Just Beautiful. xxoo

Jenn, eloquent and inspiring and real. Thank you.

Deb

JAN

Jenn - Passion is a dual edged sword, not to be wielded without great care.

Jenn ~ Great job putting yourself out there for all of us to read about.

Jo-Anne... Thank you :)

Dano... See? I knew I needed to be afraid.

Susan... xxoo back at you!

Deb... Thanks for reading. I'm sure you've inspired many to enter this contest and can't wait to read the other entries. Have fun with this!

Mike... Yes it is. You make a wonderful point. I hope you write about that. Seriously.

Terrie... Believe me, it's much harder than you could ever realize. And thanks :)

You have a way with 'words'. No way to describe the deep meaning behind those 'words' except ..... deep.

Thanks Sally. You overestimate me :) But that's ok.

Jen, I have missed reading you. I have been running and I know you have been busy with travels "and such". I don't know how you do it? It is a gift for sure, just keep writing and spoiling us all with your talent. I think there needs to be a book in the works some where. I heart you!!

FEB

Jen, I ditto Audrey's comment above. I had to focus on some issues with my outside blog that took up several months last fall and am just getting back to AR on a daily basis. I haven't stopped by to say hi in so long! Passion is truly what makes us work hard and play hard. At times I have struggled while watching my children as they have grown up hoping that, not matter what else, that they will find their own passions...it's something you can not give or even direct. It comes from within and it is what helps us leave our mark in this word. Beautiful post!

FEB

Audrey... Why do I instinctively want to reply to Audrey June? It seems to fit you like you're one of the girls from Petticoat Junction ;-)

Glad to see you! i heart you too!

Diane... I feel exactly as you do as a mother. I wish so many things for my son, but to find and live is passion is my ultimate wish for him. He is such a passionate person that I expect he will do very well.

I'd like to try to get back here and catch up on all my friends' blogs too. I know I'm mising so much and hope by Spring my life will begin to calm down so I can do just that. I hope you are happy and business is good for you :)

Jen, what a lovely post about passion. I have spent several years now pursuing a life lived passionately. At one point (okay, for a few years) i even dyed my hair fuschia so that I would force myself to make my living in the creative arts. No chance to buckle and do something I didn't care about. That was real commitment to my own passion. I've never been sorry.

FEB

Jennifer,

From the first time I read your blog and even when I met you I realized very quickly that you have something inside you that most don't and that is a passion to care for your fellow man to the point that I believe that you would do what ever it took to help your fellow man, even if it meant giving up a meal yourself to do it.

That is why I call you friend! I really enjoyed our lunch and Portland will really be losing someone great when you leave..

Pangaea... I have to admit that I've been wishing I had the nerve to dye my hair ballerina pink. My hairdresser warns me that because I wash it everyday, I should expect it to turn apricot quickly. I'm passionate about pink, but apricot... not so much! Thanks for your terrific comment!

Todd... That is just really, really nice of you to say. Unquestionably, the same is true of you :) I'm very lucky to have you as my friend.

.... what a terrifically powerful post !

It also gave me the fuzzies :o)

Great words Jennifer !

Cheers

Sheldon

FEB

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT!!!

Passion makes the difference between being a good agent and being a GREAT ONE!

It also makes the journey that much more fascinating.

Thank you for your illuminating point of view!

This is now featured on the Optimist Group.

Jennifer ... thanks for this article about MY PASSION IS. I especially like what you said "Passion drives me to care more. To live outside myself. And to live inside myself more richly. It pilots this odyssey we share along a common timeline, under the same sun - and yet it defines us as unique, as memorable and valuable".

Best Wishes. Harrison

Jennifer, I love that thought, passion makes us live outside ourselves...yes, I've known that, but you added a new dimension in my thoughts...that passion causes us to live much for fully and richly inside ourselves. How beautiful!

Sheldon... I feel really good about that and I appreciate your comment :) I guess I thought I was being selfish more than anything.

Mirela! Thank you so much :) I may be many things and only sometimes does the optimist in me win out in this eternal struggle - but passionate I am. It's the one thing that always makes the difference for me.

Harrison... But it's true, right? I couldn't think of a better way to say it. I'm happy it resonated with you as well :)

Chris & Karen... I suppose I speak for/ write for myself here, but passion does indeed provide a richer internal life for me and I probably gain the most when it comes right down to it. Thanks for weighing in!

FEB

That i just lovely. Sounds like you've been through a bit in your life, just beautiful

FEB

Hi Jennifer,
Ok, the contest is over! I'm telling you girl, your writing always leaves me speechless!

FEB

Jennifer I hope you are working on a book...your words are that good! Art..pure Art! I am rooting for you and your Jason...its good to see you two so happy!

I thought I had previously left a comment her but must have overlooked that. Funny, because I have read this post a half dozen times! It's remarkably well written and I love the way you say so much in a small space. I have never been able to do that! Reading this, I decided to write about passion and see what happens! Have good weekend, some chocolate and some time with your valentine be it in person, on line, on the phone and always in your heart!

Verico... A little, yes. Thanks for the kind words :)

Cynthia... I doubt this comes close to some of the amazing entries in this contest. So many have such poignent stories to tell. I hope you plan to enter too! And thanks - as always :)

Midori... I am always routing for us as well! I have never been happier and I truly appreciate your good wishes!

FEB

Opps, sorry Jen on the wrong blog to link.

FEB

Can't sleep, won't until you get here.

My dear, you are one hell of a writer. It's like your soul grabs a pen and tells the entire world, "Shut the fuck up, I'm talking."

Missy... Well, I'm glad you came by - even if it was an accident :)

My Jason... Neither can I. You summed up my sleep deficiency perfectly. I sleep so well snuggled up in your arms, and when I get there I may not get out of bed for a week!!

You make me feel like I have something worthwhile to say. I am so thankful for your generous love and support. I am just so thankful for YOU.

Hi Jennifer...Shouldn't PROS be eliminated?

Just saying!

Writers like you make it hard for me to crawl out from the bottom of the pile.

Everything you write could be an entry in some creative writing contest.

Kate

Great post Jennifer, I too like to touch things and hope that when I do I have in some way made an impact on it. I think that most of what we touch in this life receive our mark and we are marked by it as well.

Kathleen... I know you really came over here to strong arm me into pulling out my entry - LOL! Hugs to you and thank you for your sweet words. I am delighted to be in the company of so many terrific submissions.

JL... The smartass in me could really have a field day with that comment :)) But.... I am a good girl today and will simply say that you have a wonderful entry yourself and I am glad we agree :)

FEB

Jennifer, you have a gift for painting pictures with your words. I especially appreciated the way you've extended your creativity to your 'tags'. I have yet to finish reading all of the entries, but I'm guessing that you have many more fans than just your husband :-)

Frances Sanderson, Franklin, NH REALTOR®, Certified EcoBroker^®

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