Passion Practices Passion has not only biological roots, but psychological ones, too. The subjective feeling of struggle or “trauma” can be channeled into productive passions. Passionate pursuits often become psychological refuges, allowing you to hide from areas of your life that may be lacking: this can be both productive (keeps you from turning to destructive behaviors) and at the same time damaging (keeps you from confronting underlying issues). The same fundamental biology and psychology that give rise to passion also give rise to addiction; that’s why it is so important to proactively
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