08 Jan Start With The End in Mind

Recently I was reminded how short and fragile our lives really are.  A good friend lost her long, hard fought battle to colon cancer on New Year's Day 2016.  She was only 47.  It was a reminder that I need to use my time more wisely.  We don't get extra.  On days like this we naturally ask ourselves about the meaning of life.  As I listened to the Eulogy, I pondered how people may summarize my life, when I finally lose my last battle.  What are the things that matter the most?  How do we want to be remembered?  How can we intentionally design our lives so that the most important things are at the center? Start by dividing your life into its major roles:  Family, Friends, Spiritual, Career, Financial, Health, and Intellect.  Write a personal mission statement, or as I prefer to call it my personal constitution.  Include in your personal constitution for each role of life what it is you want to achieve.  Literally write down your thoughts.  The process of writing will help you critically evaluate each role and clearly formulate your personal goals.   This will likely take some time, maybe weeks or months.  You will likely make many revisions to this document as you grow and learn more about yourself.  This will become the core set of principles by which you will live your life.  (Read my post on living a Proactive vs. Reactive Life.)  Are there habits or activities that are totally incongruent or opposed to your ideals.

14 Dec Faith Like a Child

Some thoughts and challenges for the week. These thoughts today stand in contrast to the more academic thoughts presented recently on my blog, but wellness encompasses our entire being.  Jesus said that our faith should be like that of a child.  Much can be learned from...