20. My purpose.
It’s hard to fathom the idea that by simply
being, we are serving a purpose. We may think we aimlessly go through the motions
of our day with no bruises or surprises, highs or lows. But the fact you are you
and no one else—existing, breathing, learning and living—you, love, are serving
a purpose.
But we yearn for a bigger purpose in life.
Rightfully, so, I might add. And some people search the entirety of their lives
to fall short of finding the reason they were put on this earth.
However I know my purpose in life. And in
the 20 amazing years I have been blessed to live—it is the most breathtaking,
startling, profound lesson I have learned.
I, simply put, was placed here to reveal
the love life brings us.
It sounds winding, overly simplistic, and
who knows, maybe a bit arrogant.
But I know I am needed because of my heart,
the courage I have to use it, and the talent I have to deliver it in words. Through
my talent of writing, I am able to show others how much love life delivers to
us every day, year, and lifetime. I am here to help others see love and find
the importance in purpose.
So now it is time for me to reveal the love
of others. I asked for family and friends to reveal the lessons they have
learned in life. And this is what I learned:
"Never allow yourself to depend on another person." -Lauren
"The importance of family to get through the hard
times. When something goes wrong they are just a phone call or hug away." -Megan
"There's no excuse for being a pessimist. This world
is beautiful and the fact that we wake up every day should be enough to put a
smile on your face.
The amount of stress you let in to your life is your
decision. Deal with things the best you can then let them go. Think back to
what you used to stress out about in high school and how insignificant those
things seem now, that's how we'll view these situations when we're old and dying!
Whether it be work, school, or play keep a smile on your
face and joy in your heart. That's how life was intended to be lived and any
other emotion, although sometimes necessary, can take away from the potential
of your day." -Micah
"Family is just that….family. Whether it is your
natural born or extended. After marriage you should never learn to just
“tolerate” your extended family. You need to open your heart and accept them as
your own. You learn that they are there for you and support you just as much as
your own. They become your own." -Craig
"I've learned, as cliche as it may sound, laughter is very often, if not
always, the best medicine!" - Louis
Oh so many things...if you do or say something that makes another person smile,
you have given them a gift." -Gail
“'You don’t like the person you’ve become? Then do something about it because no
one’s going to do it or you.' This quote has taught me so much about my life." -Zach
"Quality over quantity in everything in life. Few friends who are true friends
over tons of fake ones. Fewer possessions with meaning over many without need. I
try to apply that rule anywhere I can and I think most of the time it makes
people happier in life." -Bridget
We never know the minutes we have left on our time clock. The earlier we learn the reason we are here, the earlier we can discover the meaning of our lives and find comfort in the pits and peaks of our existence.
Lessons are permanent marks on our minds and hearts. They remind us of where we have been, where we are now, and where we will go in the future. They are a part of us- guiding, lighting, and calming.
It is and always will be...
it’s an outlet. it’s an inspiration. it’s a gift. it’s a purpose
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