Passion

irest has helped me explore and temper the anxiety,(fears) that have plagued me, and to tune into the true meaning of responsibility (as response ability, ala Deepak Chopra, the Seven Spiritual Laws...) instead of as guilt because I must have done something "wrong", made bad choices and all that other garbage I have packed around as the meaning of the word. Much of my anxiey is/ was generated by thinking that I controled or should be able to control everything around me,or by fearing that I would not be capable of responding "correctly" in the face of challenges or problems. Now I know that is a harmful myth.  I just need to be able to respond reasonably to events and to accept my own feelings as just as legitimate as those of others.  I have that ability. I have fear free response ability more often than not now.

Passion:mild winters

I promised myself this year I would let go of disliking the weather,  specifically the cold,  rain,  snow(God forbid)  and I did pretty much, but it was so mild and wonderful that it was easy, or was it that I was easier with it? 
I am still passionate about Yoga and still peeved with the state of the union, and the economy.  I am also able to easily let  go of my peeves these days however. I have a little image shared by my yogi guru, that helps.  I put the peeve on a little sail boat and launch it down the stream.  I watch it drift away and am at rest and joyful again.