This post explores the importance of passion, how early interests can grow into careers or innovations, and how passion fuels learning, creativity, and philanthropy. It offers steps to identify, pursue, and sustain passion, plus resources and examples like Dan Barber and Casey Golden.
During the holidays the author contrasts commercial gift-giving with meaningful gifts that nourish spirit. She describes a family tradition of donating time or money to charities to teach gifted children service and awareness. Practical guidelines and charity resources help families choose organizations and involve children.
A reflective piece encouraging adolescents and parents to practice thoughtful self-examination through music, literature and shared activities. The author suggests questions for personal reflection, practical exercises (shared journals, quotes, reading aloud), and music/book recommendations to foster insight, conversation and emotional growth.
