Enthusiasm

Main Entry: en·thu·si·asm

Pronunciation: \in-ˈthü-zē-ˌa-zəm, en-, also -ˈthyü-\

Function: noun

Etymology: Greek enthousiasmos, fromenthousiazein to be inspired, irregular from entheosinspired, from en- + theos god

Date: 1603

1 a : belief in special revelations of the Holy Spirit b: religious fanaticism 2 a : strong excitement of feeling : ardor b : something inspiring zeal or fervor s include sailing and fishing>

synonyms see passion

Today on Scoutie girl Tara posted about gifts of enthusiasm which I think is fabulous to ponder - gifts that require "no bows... just you." For me the ocean and all it's blues contrasted with the soft sand is what I am crazy about! I created the following treasury with that in mind entitled "Of the Sea."