Phychology, speaks of two kinds of passions.
When passion becomes an obsession. Obsession driven by external motivation, like winning in the marathon, lifting the trophy while people clap, or getting that corner office at work.
Passion can also be harmonious. Driven by the intrinsic love for passion. When we are driven by the love for running. When we work to create magic.
When passion is harmonious we transcend time.