I saw something this morning that excited me; like a Pop as JJ Walker on Good Times would say DY-NO-MITE! Someone posted this on Social Media "If you can't figure out your purpose, find out your passion. For your passion will lead you right into your purpose. Beautiful. This is like the Map with the Greatest Hidden Treasure. I would love as I leave my house today to be bombarded by people in the masses to be Searching for that Clue that is undeniably confirmation of that which stirs their hearts and leads them yet closer to obtaining that which they seek. Maybe I am just an overgrown kid in an old lady body but this is where you will find me. Purpose defined is this-
: the reason why something is done or used : the aim or intention of something
: the feeling of being determined to do or achieve something
: the aim or goal of a person : what a person is trying to do, become, etc.
In my life I have a Daily Purpose that fuels me so that by the end of my day I can judge or measure how efficient I was with what I was given and by how much I desired. Furthermore, how that day perhaps helped sculpt or shape my Larger Purpose. Sometimes we have Life so mapped out in our heads, that when it goes contrary to our ideals, we just pull over to the side of the road as in a car that ran out of gas. I remember and shall never forget that when I was pregnant I was ill. Like all day, every day, horribly, putridly ill. I was the happiest Pregnant Lady ever seen I am quite certain amidst it all, well maybe not this day. I think Pregnancy had not only sought havoc on my body but now my brain. Picture this if you will. I was teaching Vacation Bible School at my Church and I had to leave because I was so ill. All I wanted was to get home, I am in my neighborhood, like I can see my house and as I am pushing the gas pedal my car started slowing down. The harder I pushed, the slower it went! I didn't even think about it being the gas situation. I being the mechanic I am determined my engine blew. I had to call my nephew to come and I was out of gas! It was raining horribly like a Monsoon outside and I just cried like the baby I was carrying, having the biggest pity party imaginable. Out of Gas?! Now I felt even worse because I was senseless sick as well as physically. I think I began to cry harder at this moment. Now I could have gotten out of my car and walked to my house. Instead there I sat dreadful and bleak. It was Pouring inside and outside of my car. But what I am trying to relate with this is; I was almost there. My end was in sight all I had to do was recalculate my actions to get there. Even though it was my own negligence that got me in this situation, I still could fix it and get back on course. And you can too...
Ask your self Am I Strong in how I am going through My Life? The Wonderment of Life here is when Passion is Defined, all three definitions started with Strong. When JJ would spout out his Famous word, it was Strong. It was felt. We were all created with Purpose and Passion. Just like no two Finger prints are alike neither are we. Whether you are at home in your recliner rubbing your belly or out in the masses pursuing that golden ticket, I hope you will be inspired and feel that even though you might be in that moment of out of gas, use that time to look over that map again. Pour over it, get out that highlighter and chart a new path but just don't let Life and what it throws you to stop you. Chances are these "pit stops" are there for our betterment we just don't always see it at the time because we are only looking at the prize. The Journey is sometimes the most rewarding part. I believe when I am old and gray, I will have many a story of my Life's "pit stops" and laughter is sure to follow but it will be felt. Not just by me but by those who hear my stories. I will not allow myself to stop from going after ALL that drives my Passion and Purpose. Get that Gas Can, grab that Map and Go after Life and all you were created to experience. Can you feel it?
