Riding Passion

We must learn to control our passion as a rider controls his horse. Like a horse, without discipline, understanding, and guidance, our passion can become unruly, dangerous, and move forward without its rider. This doesn't mean that we should forget our dreams and completely rein in our desires but keep our passion alive by making sure it is well cared for, fed, encouraged and loved. We need to not let the disappointments and lows take us into such deep depression and even the great times, when things are going extremely well, make sure not to jump so high with excitement that the fall is too much to bare. We should interact with our passions as if in a relationship, focused internally, move away from competition and comparison. Be alone and in control of the ride.