If I asked you what your purpose in life is, how would you answer? Are you able to say it right off or do you need to think about it? Here is a defining question - would you respond with a description of the kind of work you do or WANT to do? Would you respond with your feelings about your family or some charitable work you do? Is your response vague?
There is much misunderstanding when it comes to defining these three areas of our lives. When I finally understood what my purpose in life is, my purpose for being here, it was incredibly profound. I previously had different descriptions of my purpose and passion and at the time they were described the same way - because I DIDN'T KNOW THE DIFFERENCE! So I want to share some of my revelations that are impacting my life in a very meaningful way.
Your purpose is NOT the same as your passion/s. It is also not the same as your mission in life. But they all three support each other. If you get clear about what your purpose is, what your passions [...]
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From homeless guy to traveling minstrel.
Recently my husband and I were in NY City for vacation. We had a wonderful time, saw two Broadway shows, a play and a musical. One of the shows, The Addams Family, was a one of a kind experience! During a scene with Bebe Neuwirth and Nathan Lane one of the stage lights exploded sounding like a staged gunshot. Both of the actors broke character and had a little fun with it as did we and the rest of the audience. It was one of life's magical moments.
We went apple picking with our nieces and nephew and as I was candidly filming the youngest, she slipped in apples on the ground. She wiped her hands on some of the other apples, then on the leaves on the tree and then finally finished it off by wiping her hands on her shirt. Again, one of life's magical moments.
These are the moments that are amazing. There is surprise and wonderment in our everyday existence not just in the big events. Our everyday experiences shape our lives in ways that the big events [...]
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Well, my friends great news! I am leaving Friday morning for a vacation with my husband. We are going to New York City to see family and visit Manhatten. Of course we will see a broadway play - we have chosen "The Addams Family" - yes, The Adams family is going to see The Addams family - how fun!
One of the places we will visit is a beautiful place called the "Cloisters" which apparently is a castle that was dismantled and brought to this country. The gardens are very pretty I hear. If anyone has been there let me know how much you enjoyed it.
We are also going to "Pure Food & Wine" which is a RAW restaurant and has won awards - voted one of the top 100 restaurants in NY City (not categorized as raw or vegetarian they won on the merits of the restaurant having great food). Can't wait!
I will be out of touch for a week ....yes I'm REALLY going to try and make it a total vacation, but I look forward to getting back and having more discussions with everyone. I will [...]
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I am going to "out" myself here. My biggest struggle over the years has been with consistency and it showed up in many areas of my life. Nothing was consistent in my life as a child or young adult. In fact, the home I have lived in now for nearly 7 years is the longest stretch I have ever lived in one home. The relationship I am in is the longest I have ever been involved with someone.
The effect of inconsistency makes life and business harder than it needs to be. For example, you might find yourself repeating work because you don't have a consistent system to retain work you have already completed or started. Or you might lose an idea because you don't have a consistent system in place to save it.
Through the last few years as a business owner I have become keenly aware of the need for consistency and have begun to be deliberate about my daily routines. I created a system that keeps me on track by designating entire days to a part of my business. So, I have a day just for [...]
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Working on my website today integrating the social media components. Life just feels amazing today! How about you? What is AMAZING in your life?