When most people refer to "passion", do they mean strong emotions reflecting an intense desire or boundless enthusiasm? Is discovering what you’re genuinely passionate about vital for a fulfilling life? We commonly understand “passion” to mean intense love, desire, infatuation, or even enthusiasm but what if you are a food writer, you might say that food is your passion because it’s something you love to do. But more importantly: it adds meaning to your life. Why does it add meaning? It’s probably not just because you enjoy or appreciate food in all its forms. Maybe it's the genuine awe-filled wonder of vegetables that moves your soul. Maybe growing vegetables is like a language to you, and you can spend hours conversing in this language without ever speaking a word, and a place tied to cherished memories. It evokes deep feelings and reminds us of who we are at our core.
Join me as I talk with veg-evangelist Kathy Slack as we talk passion and vegetables — deeper than “enjoyment” or “enthusiasm”. These words probably don’t capture the depth of her love for vegetables or the need for them to be her life.
