Tag: Purpose

Take the leap

Let me preface this by saying, my wife and I don’t typically plan in too much detail the things that we might do on any given day or weekend.  We are usually a spur of the moment couple.  We may take off and drive with no known destination and end up two or three states away.  This holds true to just about anything we do.

With that said, there are many things in our lives that could or should require more planning, more discussion, more details lined out, etc.  Depending on the event or task, we may tend to procrastinate.  That may be due to uncertainty, fear of the unknown or many other reasons.

Sometimes when we make plans, whether it is a day out or a major vacation, Those plans can be changed at a moments notice.  Or when we plan, we are expecting something specific for our experience.  This can lead to disappointment when those expectations are not met for some reason or another.

Our lives are meant to be lived.  We are meant to be a joyful people, experiencing life at its fullest.

My wife and I have just recently made a major move to another state with very little planning.  This is pretty typical of us, as mentioned at the start of this blog.  But, we felt that the time to do this was now.  So, we took the leap of faith and moved to our new location.

My point is, not everything in life is best planned out.  There are things we would like to do, but do not because of some reason.  One of the worst things we can do in our lives is not go after our dreams.  If we sit back and wonder, we will never know how it would have worked out.  It doesn’t matter if you succeed or fail, it only matters that you took the leap and tried.  If it doesn’t work out, you learn from it and keep moving forward.

There are so many amazing things in this life to see and to explore.  Don’t let anything stop you from chasing a dream.

Is there something you have been putting off that you are passionate about doing, something you want to see, something you want to try?  Take the leap and go for it.  Maybe it will take a small amount of planning, but don’t plan yourself right out of doing whatever it is that you want to do.

Always keep your head up, your eyes facing forward and keep putting one foot in front of the other.

Remember, don’t keep looking back, unless you are looking to see how far you have come!

Until next time…

Different on Purpose

What a crazy world we live in today. We live in a world that is ever changing. We also live in a world that is full of hate. This hate stems from people seeing things differently. Having different opinions, different tastes, different likes, etc. The reasons for all of the hate and discontent could go on forever I believe.

We as nation will find a reason to not like something even if there is no reason for us to. Makes sense, right? (That was rhetorical) But, it is true. If there is something we are not interested in, we will find a reason to not like it. But, in reality, there is no reason for us to try and find an excuse to not like this or that when it is something we just aren’t in too. We could just simply say, not interested, not my cup of tea, not something I’m in to, etc.

Instead we search for a reason to dislike or in some instances even hate whatever it is. I believe this is because this is how our society has evolved. It seems now it is common practice and sometimes expected that if we are not interested in something or someone, we must have a reason for it other than it just isn’t something we are in to.

When society asks us if we like something, the simple answer of No, is not accepted without further explanation. Why can’t we just accept someone’s answer of NO, and leave it at that?

All of this is so true when it comes to us. People. How much hate have you seen because we are different? Because we have different color skin. Because we come from a different country?

The fact of the matter is, every single one of us on this planet was created DIFFERENT on PURPOSE! We were all created for a higher purpose. We see how so many people are treated differently because they are DIFFERENT. Whether it is because their skin is a different color or that they have lots of money or none at all. Maybe, it is because they are missing a limb or have some other handicap.

What makes someone superior to anyone else because of a difference that someone has? We were all created in the same way. Everyone is different in some way. There is one unique thing that every single person on this earth was given when conceived. Something that is not like any other person. Our fingerprint.

This shows us that we were created to be DIFFERENT ON PURPOSE! It is our unique identity. It tells us who we are.

There is always going to be things that people do not agree on. There will always be those differences in the world. But, when it comes to physical or material differences, why don’t we embrace those?

Instead of saying, I have more money than you, why not use some of that to make something better for another? Instead of saying I can’t do this because I have this handicap, how about take those challenges you have faced and share with others that may need help or inspiration?

Everyone of us has something we can offer to someone else. It doesn’t matter how big or how small that something may be. We all have a purpose. Some of us find that purpose early in life. Others a little later, and some may never find their true purpose.

Just because you are different in some way, shape or form, doesn’t mean you are not as smart as someone else. It doesn’t mean that you are not capable things others can do. It doesn’t mean that others are superior to you. It simply means you are different. That is what makes this world such and amazing place. If everyone were the same, think of how boring this place could be.

We were all created to be different. We all have a unique identification. We all have a purpose. We all have something that we can give. Look past the differences. Whether those differences are in yourself or in someone else.

If you haven’t found your purpose yet, go find it! If you have, then use it to help someone or something.

“Your only limitations are those that you have placed on yourself”

“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out” (Proverbs 20:5)

Until next time…

What is Life

What is Life…

You know, I ask myself this question and I begin to add to the question like:

What is life about

What is life meant to be

What is my purpose in life

You could add many more thoughts to the start of that question.  The thing is, if you answer just the three words I initially put down, “Life can be whatever you make it to be” for you.

I have been reading a lot on my social media accounts, facebook  and Instagram mainly and there are so many quotes on life that are going around every day.  The quotes have to do with personal growth, chasing dreams, building businesses, etc.  It is amazing all the positive influence that is out there.

Back to what is life.  Life is what we make of it.  From the moment you wake up in the morning, you begin making decisions, choices of how you are going to start your day.  Whether you think about it or not, if you get up in the morning and start complaining about how tired you are or how you don’t want to go to work, or you get up and begin being grateful, you are making a choice on how you are going to start and go through your day.

Life is all about choices.  Choices only you can make when it comes to YOUR life.  You can choose to wake up and be negative or you can choose to wake up and give thanks for the new day.  How you choose to go through your day is solely your decision.

The choices you make today can determine the path you take tomorrow.  Life is not easy.  The choices you make will not always be the right one at that moment.  Some people call that failure.  I call it a life lesson.  I call it a chance to learn, to improve on an area of your life.

This life that you have, you only get one go around.  So, use it wisely.  Make positive choices.  Choose to be grateful for what you have.  Choose to say a kind word to someone rather than looking the other way.  You really do get out of this life what you put into it.

So, what is life?

Let’s add to it….”What is life about for ME”  What do you want out of this life?  You want a new job? Go after it.  You have had a dream of starting your own business, well then, go start it.  You have a goal of loosing weight and being healthy?  Start your plan today.

It is all about choices.  Start making some of those decisions you have been putting off.

Until next time…