ABSTRACT
The harmonious passion items were positively related to items measuring concentration and challenge. And, the researchers found that individuals with harmonious passion stopped engaging in the activity once it stopped producing positive returns. Passion has been tied to other constructs, such as “rage to master” (i.e., singular focus on one thing), intrinsic motivation (i.e., driven from within), and “flow” (i.e., the sweet spot when the children's engaged and in the zone). DeLisle suggested that the parents plan excursions for our children in order to see which interests are kindled. These can be nature walks, visits to historic sites, participating in building activities at our local lumber store, museum visits, etc. Passion is cultivated by being exposed to a gazillion possibilities. The parents need to make passions and interests part of the conversations they have with our children and take the mystery out of the whole process.
