Someplace Elsewhere

A New President

Waking up. Just reading the speeches now. Senator McCain is such a good man - I think he missed his chance in 2000.  

I wonder what our country would have been like if McCain would have taken office instead of Bush.  Although, he would have been a good President, I believe the country made the right choice in Senator Obama.  

It will be interesting to see what happens next.

Life Goals

So recently, I have been thinking A LOT about my life goals and why I just can’t seem to be satisfied in my life.  I have really been feeling a bit “lost” lately. I want a life that I’m proud of, that the people in my life are proud of and makes me feel confident. In order to overcome this lost feeling and to live a life with purpose, I must remember one thing:

A life of purpose takes work. 

As I have pondered this sentence and I know it’s truth, I took “The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” off my bookshelf and cracked it open once again.   I’ve turned the pages of Stephen Covey’s bestseller a few times in my life.  I remembered that the happiest times in my life have been when I’ve consistently practiced these 7 habits.

To me, a life of meaning and of purpose is worth the effort.  I think it’s easy to get caught up in thoughts of a quick fix.  I don’t want a quick fix, I want to build a life that is strong, has merit and endures well beyond my time on Earth. 

Interestingly, the practice of pilates has further cemented the idea that building a solid, long-standing foundation is the key to long term success.  Small successes over time produce bigger successes.  

I’ve fallen victim on many occasions to wanting more and wanting it faster.  I’ve learned the hard way that having a list of arbitrary and materialistic things isn’t satisfying.  Anything worth having (including a full and wonderful life) is worth the extra effort and everyone deserves it.  

So, as I take this journey again to building my life in a way that makes me feel strong and confident as well as leaves a legacy for others, I will try to share a bit along the way.

The greatest feeling comes from when you’ve fallen and you find it within yourself to get up and try again.  This is where I am, ready to move forward.