Inspiair,
What will inspire you in life to have meaning and fulfillment? A purpose. A destination that our compass points to, direction. Even with the best of plans, there will be many times we have to adjust, re-direct, maybe even take a break – to get where we want to go. Without direction it is easy to wonder of course, small seemingly trivial changes can lead to a significant change in destination. How do we keep on course? Be inspired to have the discipline to put down on paper what the goal is, then keep to the plan as best as possible. Sure, there are always unforeseen happenings, take them as they come and do what needs to be done to stay on course as best as possible. But don’t allow yourself to be tricked by or accept the “enemy mind” into talking you out of your goal. Trying to make the easy way seem right. Telling you the lies you want to hear, “it is ok to take the day off”, “don’t worry about it, there is always tomorrow”, etc. This short satisfaction to the mind will not get you to the destination. As soon as the enemy mind starts a conversation, reject that thought. Stop, take a breath, inspire, and remember where you want to go. If need be, tell a good friend what the goal is, have them keep you honest. To say out loud to someone you care about what you plan to do with a deadline puts a mental punctuation to finish what you promised. Don’t let emotions be the driving factor. Emotion seems to have a shorter purpose, rely on the discipline of doing each day what needs to be done, no matter what the emotion is telling you. As you get closer to your destination and achieve what you set out to do, allow yourself to be fulfilled with your achievement. Purpose can always be advancing, so there does not have to be a “finish line”. Life keeps going, let your life keep going with purpose and see what inspiairs you from now and for eternity.
