How Passion Lives in the Body
- Renee Ulloa
- Jul 6
- 3 min read
Have you ever felt that spark in your chest when you talk about something you love? That warmth in your belly when you’re excited to start a project or move towards a dream?
Passion isn’t just an idea or fleeting motivation – it’s something deeply felt and lived in your body.
Passion is a Felt Sense
When you’re aligned with your passion, you feel:
Energized even when you’re tired
Open and expanded in your chest
A subtle vibration of excitement under your skin
Calm determination in your belly
Passion isn’t loud fireworks every day. Sometimes it’s a quiet glow within that keeps you moving forward, even on the hard days.
Where Passion Lives Within You
1. Your Solar Plexus – The Inner Fire
Your solar plexus chakra, just above your navel, is your power center. It holds your confidence, willpower, and sense of purpose. When you’re passionate about something, this area feels warm, alive, and strong.
Think about a time you felt deeply committed to a goal or idea. Did you feel it as a gut instinct? That was your solar plexus activating – your inner fire guiding you forward.
When this area is blocked, you may feel stuck, indecisive, or disconnected from your drive.
2. Your Heart – The Seat of Joy & Love
Passion is also rooted in your heart chakra. This is where love flows for what you do, who you are, and how you move in the world. When you’re living your passions, your heart feels light, open, and expansive.
Have you ever noticed how your chest lifts and opens when you talk about something you love? Or how a deep breath feels softer when you’re in alignment? That’s passion living in your heart.
3. Your Sacral Chakra – Creativity & Desire
Located in your lower belly, your sacral chakra is the center of creativity, sensuality, and desire. Passion often begins here as a spark of inspiration or a feeling of “I want this.” This energy rises to your solar plexus to fuel action and then to your heart to infuse it with love and meaning.
When this area is blocked, you may feel numb, uninspired, or disconnected from your creative flow.
How to Connect to Passion in Your Body
If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your passions, know that it’s okay. Life gets busy. Stress piles up. We get lost in the noise of expectations.
But your passion is still there, waiting for you to come back home to it.
Here are some ways to reconnect:
1. Somatic Movement
Put on music that feels nourishing or empowering. Close your eyes and let your body move however it wants to. Don’t think about how it looks – just notice how it feels. Where does your body want to stretch, sway, or shake? Movement clears stagnant energy and reignites your inner fire.
2. Breathwork
Place one hand on your belly (solar plexus) and one hand on your heart. Inhale deeply through your nose, feeling your belly and chest expand. Exhale slowly through your mouth, letting go of tension.
Imagine each inhale stoking the flames of your inner fire, and each exhale releasing anything that dims your light.
3. Journaling
Ask yourself:✨ What makes me feel alive right now?✨ Where in my body do I feel this aliveness?
Let your pen flow without judgment. Often, the simple act of writing down your truths reconnects you to your passions.
4. Visualization
Close your eyes and visualize a golden flame glowing brightly in your solar plexus. Feel its warmth radiating through your entire body, igniting confidence, clarity, and purpose. Imagine this fire burning away self-doubt and illuminating your path forward.
Final Reflection
Passion isn’t something you need to chase outside yourself. It’s a sacred energy that lives within your body, waiting to be felt, nurtured, and expressed.
Today, take a moment to tune into your body.✨ Where is your passion calling you?✨ What lights you up from within?
Remember – your body knows. Trust its wisdom. Your inner fire is your compass, guiding you back home to yourself.
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