Between Passion and Romance

Passion is a very strong emotion, or "feeling", for someone, or something... It can involve any one of the emotions, grief, fear, etc.. but too many of us, we use it to describe an intense desire for someone. It can be described as a strong love or affection. You see the word used often in romance novels, in movies, and in our personal lives. Someone who is deeply in love is often said to have a great passion for that person, as it should be.

the photograph was taken by Grumbachr

Romance, on the other hand, is the "action" of pursuing.. to court or to woo someone, to make love to someone.. to be fanciful or imaginative in thinking or talking. It can be described as being a love affair. It is the act of showing love for someone by various means, of "romancing" someone by the giving of flowers, gifts, dining out, dancing, moonlight drives or cruises on the river. Anything that enhances the feelings of love for another.

the photograph was taken by Grumbachr

With this being said, I believe we all possess passion and romantic notions. It’s learning to appreciate those qualities in ourselves and in others!