At risk of being too warm and fuzzy…this article comes from www.speedendurance.com, which is focused on sprinting but nonetheless has some interesting bits of information in a daily email.

These tips can explain why you have a passion for running…or whatever you do in life. Enjoy!

1.      Be with others who make you smile (Studies prove we’re happier around those that are also happy)
2.      Hold on to your values (What you find true, what you know is fair, and what you believe in — never let those go)
3.      Accept the good (take stock of what’s working in your life!)
4.      Imagine the best (vision yourself getting what you really want)
5.      Do things you love
6.      Find purpose (find a way of contributing to the well-being of humanity. People tend to find great pride in that)
7.      Listen to your heart (keep your day job for the time being, but follow your passions)
8.      Push yourself, not others (Stop blaming others and you’ll find your answers much sooner)
9.      Be open to change (change happens, so emotionally shore yourself up for the experience)
10.     Bask in the simple pleasures (silly jokes, warm days, starry nights)