Passion: Reclaiming the Fire in Your Heart

This book's exuberance is immediately evident from the cover, with its photo of a joyous figure leaping in front of a sunrise. The book contains inspiring stories and practical how-to's for cultivating a deep appreciation for life.I learned about the author from a friend in England who is her coaching client. Van Meter is a psychotherapist and personal coach, so she not only writes about life passion, she helps other people find and cultivate their own.I particularly resonated to it because I was raised to keep a low profile and not attract attention to myself, and then here comes this book that advocates living with zest and pleasure, and trusting your own internal drummer. It would be a great handbook for parents who want to nurture their kids' individuality, for graduates who need encouragement to follow their hearts, for couples who want to rekindle their passionate love. The book asks and answers fundamental questions about passion. Are we all born with it? How do we lose it? How can we get it back? I liked the accessible and informal writing style, and also the quotes from philosophers, poets, and writers from several centuries, all supporting the idea of passionate, appreciative living.