Passion

Passion is a wake-up call for anyone who's not feeling fully alive, and that's just about everyone, according to relationship guru Barbara De Angelis. She defines passion as a benevolent energy that infuses life with meaning and magic; it's not just about sex and lust, although they do play a role. Peppered throughout with poetic aphorisms, Passion explains how to cultivate passion in yourself, and subsequently at work and in relationships. De Angelis writes, "It's your passion that, throughout your life, will be your saving grace, for it will keep you going after your dreams when everyone advises you to give up, keep you searching for the right partner even when you're afraid he or she isn't out there, keep you traveling on the path of self-discovery even when you aren't sure where the road is taking you." The road is ultimately one of soul renewal, she says. While she occasionally waxes so spiritual as to get a bit drippy, much of her advice here is right on target.