Not One Ten Passions: Priorities That Matter

By Frederica R. Burrage

Not One Ten Passions is a collection of thoughts that explores my passions and priorities in life. This is a journey through ones spiritual mind, in hopes of expressing whats important in life. In order for us to attain happiness and fulfillment, we must first recognize what we are passionate about. What makes a person smile? Having a sense of purpose leads people to figure out their personal goals and the strategies necessary to obtain them. It is never too late to take risks, but why wait? Once you form your vision, you have to put effort into seeing it become a reality.

This book is a long time in the making. I wanted to share with others my most favorite things. What makes my heart flutter is being smothered by my two daughters and being surrounded by Gods creations. Everyone experiences situations differently. We have to respect each others viewpoints and understand that what matters to one should affect us all. Looking on the bright side of things, we must focus on ourselves, and then we can better help our communities.

Encouraging words have a profound effect on our emotions. I hope to be able to motivate and inspire others to seek their full potential. If faced with obstacles, you must brush yourself off and keep pressing forward.

• Language: English
• Publisher: LifeRich Publishing
• Release date: Nov 16, 2017
• ISBN: 9781489713506

Frederica R. Burrage

Frederica Burrage is the author of Not One Ten Passions: Priorities That Matter. A proud alumna of Temple University, Frederica is married, has two daughters and is a Firefighter/EMT in Philadelphia, PA. Also an amateur photographer, who loves gardening. Nature propels Frederica and motivates her to radiate inspiration outwards. Tranquility is about balancing stress, cultivating peace and maintaining order within this garden we call life.

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NOT

ONE

TEN

Passions

Priorities That Matter

FREDERICA R. BURRAGE

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Copyright © 2017 Frederica R. Burrage.

Interior Graphics by M. H.

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ISBN: 978-1-4897-1349-0 (sc)

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Library of Congress Control Number: 2017955576

LifeRich Publishing rev. date: 11/16/2017

CONTENTS

Priority Of Passions

Passion

Faith

All Praise Is Given To You, Lord

Compassion

A Beautiful Christmas

Seriously

RA

In Parting

Furthering My S-E-L-F

The Fire Inside: My Journey

Family

Life

Just One More Time, Dee

Given Up

A Violation Of The Sexes

Never Again A Burden

Freedom

Hopeful Voices

Native Cultures

Aboveground

The Weatherman Lied

Common Courtesy

Mind Over Matter

Is It A Crime?

Fairy-Tales And Lulla-Byes

Sing Your Song

Fortune

Even Angels Pray

Tired

Shameful

Able To Understand

Gap-Toothed

Stigmatization

Minimum Security

Food

Bittersweet

Father Thyme And Rosemary

Radiant

Hearing Things In The Mist

Don’t Stare

The Strength Within

Learning Something New

Friendship

Sista Friend

A Barrage Of Kisses

Passionately

Testdrive

Wasted Energy

I Am Learning To Love

Can You Feel My Pain?

Fun

Penny Candy

The Kid In Me

Sensuous Skies

Luminosity

Old Record, New Song

The Jazz Singer - Modified

The Poetry In Love

Foreplay

Captivation

His Highness

When Loved

You Are Sorry!

Tolerate

Sexy Is As Sexy Does

Recollections Of Affection

Flowers

The Power Of A Flower

One Precious Wing

Blossom

Love Me Or Love Me Not

Revelation

Simple Particles

Winter

Fire

Carpe Diem!

Sunrise

Sunset

The Rock Against The Wind

Future

Life - Tread Light

Ambitious

Mr. Sandman

First In, Last Out

Never Forget 911-In Their Shoes

Whose Home Is This?

Visualize

The Jazz Singer (Condensed)

Balance & Order

Not One, Ten Passions

Thanks Everyone

Dedicated to

Felise and Madison-

My rays of sunshine.

You brighten my life even

on the cloudiest of days.

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Smart people find passion.

Intelligent people learn

to develop their

passions. Educated people

study ideas of obtaining

those passions. Clever

people think of new ways

to cultivate their

passion. A wise person

accepts any pitfalls on

the journey to passion.

A keen person will share

passionate experiences

to maximize rewards.

Priority Of Passions

1. Faith- Prayer

2. Family- Legacy

3. Freedom- Choices

4. Fortune- Wealth

5. Food- Nourishment

6. Friendship- Loyalty

7. Fun- Spirit

8. Foreplay- Intimacy

9. Flowers- Nature

10. Future- Purpose

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Passion

Perseverance

Attitude

Spirit

Spontaneity

Inspiration

Optimism

Necessity

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"Every great dream begins

with a dreamer.

Always remember,

you have within you

the strength,

the patience, and

the passion

to reach for the stars

to change

the world."

-Harriet Tubman

FAITH

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All Praise Is Given To You, Lord

"Make me to hear joy and

gladness; that the bones

which thou hast broken may

rejoice.

Hide thy face from my

sins, and blot out all

mine iniquities.

"Create in me a clean

heart, O God; and renew

a right spirit within me.

Cast me not away from thy

presence; and take not thy

holy spirit from me."

Psalm 51:8-11 (KJV)

Compassion

In the beginning-

There was heaven.

No need to fear.

We all have sins.

God is always near.

He listens

and answers prayers.

Keep the faith.

Be forgiving.

Confess and

believe in him.

Christ the Lord

has risen.

Life is for living.

He solves problems.

Chosen reason-

Submission.

A BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS

Angels Believe Christ

Devoted Everlasting

Faith, Grace, Harmony, &

Inspiration.

Jesus’ Kingdom of

Love & Mercy

Needs Optimism.

Praise Quietly-

Rejoice in Spirit

Traditions of

Unity & Virtues.

A Wondrous X-mas

Yields Zestfulness.

Seriously

HOW COME REALITY

SMACKS YOU HARD

ACROSS THE FACE?

WHY CAN’T IT

SIMPLY KISS YOU

ON THE FOREHEAD GENTLY?

MAYBE THIS WORLD WILL

NEVER BE A BETTER,

MORE PEACEFUL PLACE.

THAT DOES NOT MEAN THAT

CHANGE WILL NOT COME-

ONLY GRADUALLY.

THERE IS A STAR

FOR EVERYONE TO MAKE A

WISH. CONTINUE TO STARE

INTO OUTER SPACE.

FOOLS AND BEGGARS

UNINTENTIONALLY

TAKE LIFE FOR GRANTED.

MIRACLES HAPPEN

TO TRUE BELIEVERS-

PURPOSEFULLY AND

GRACEFULLY.

RA

God of the Sun.

A King central

to Egyptian Pantheon.

Creator