You cannot find your passion idly staring into space, hoping for it to appear as a revelation, from one book, article, blog posting or casual conversation.

CNN: Want a great career? Find your passion

Folks were chatting with friends, passed out, or staring into space contemplating the meaning of life, I imagined, or a second platter of veal dumplings.

WSJ: Steam Heat, Vodka and a Sound Thrashing