Occupy your Purpose

Occupy your Purpose: Ask yourself this question:  Am I here to pursue my passions or am I here to pursue the common good?  Who decides our passions? Who decides what is important to us? Who decides how we want to spend and share our love, our interest, and our level of commitment to those passions? And who decides the common good? Who decides how we should spend our time and commitments? And who decides our level of commitment to the common good?  When people pursue their passions, are they contributing to the common good?   And when people pursue the common good, are they pursuing their passion?  The answer to both could be: Yes.  But they are not interchangeable. In both cases the individual has decided the meaning of their pursuit.  And that pursuit is not incumbent on another person, or group, approval.   And it is only by our individual pursuits that we gain. Not for our ego, but for our highest spiritual self. And when we do pursue our passions, we truly have the power of God, and the universe supporting our efforts.  Pursue your passions and encourage other to pursue theirs and together, we all promote a better  life. Life is good. Enjoy your day in paradise.

Occupy your Creativity

Occupy your Creativity:  God created the world in 6 days and rested on the 7^th.  Jesus said,”All that I have done, you can do, and more.”  The first gift we receive is the gift of life. Our second gift is our ability to identify and create a world based on our passions.  We are the only ones’ in our life that can create our life.  No one can create it for us.  When we are creating, we come alive. We are pursuing passions that only we possess. We are living purely in the moment. Time is lost. There is no past. There is no future. Only the present. And in the present, we are living fully.  We have the ability to be creative every day. We have the ability to be creative every moment of the day. And as we exercise our creativity, all of our passions become intensified: love, enthusiasm, excitement, confidence, integrity, authenticity, respect. Your life is today as you have created it. Your life tomorrow will be as you create it. Live each day creating the life of your passions.  You are loved. Life is good.

Occupy your Clarity

Occupy your Clarity:  When we are clear in our thinking and actions, we gain confidence. And others around us gain confidence as well. Our lifes don't drift when we are clear about our intentions. People know where they stand and why. And more important, we know where we stand and why.  Good decisions come from Clarity. Be clear about your love of life. Be clear in your relationships with others. Love life to the fullest. Life is good.

Occupy your Attentions

Occupy your Attention:  What we pay attention to is what we become.   It is easy to say that our intentions should deserve our attention. But for many of us, we allow our attention to be fractured.  “A little bit of this and a little bit of that’ and before we know it, our lives are adrift.  I recently challenged a friend to think about what he would do if he inherited $5,000,000. He began by telling me the things he wouldn’t do. I did not want to appear pious, but I politely reminded him the question was: “ what would he do?”  Not, “what would he not do?”  He then began to tell about the bills he would pay, and the upgrades on his home, etc.  Again, while these are admirable, those are things he would do with the money, but not with his life.  “What would you do with your life,” I repeated.  How would you live your life?  The answer to this question is where our passion lies.  And where your passion lies, is where we need to be.  “We never need   motivation to do the things we love.”  This I guarantee: In five years you will be five years older!  And wherever   we are in life, take time to identify your passion, and then move in that direction.  In five years, you will have more love and life in your life.  You are loved, life is good.

Occupy Your Life

Occupy your Life: Live life in this very moment. Dream big now, act big now. Fear restricts while passion addicts. Get addicted to your dreams and passions! Life is for living. Not complaining. Not feelling resentful. But for the joy of the control and choices we have been given. Dream big today. And tomorrow, act big on those dreams. And dream some more. You are loved, Life is good.

 

Occupy Your Values

Occupy your Values:  Demeaning and denigrating those of whom we disagree reflects a value that says we think those people are unworthy of the humanity they possess.  It reflects a value that we only honor those who possess similar values. This does not create true diversity.  This creates separation and detachment from others, and worse, with ourselves. We are limited in our thinking, and our values become nothing more than ideas based on fashionable or seemingly popular trends.  Focus on, and challenge constantly,  your own Values.  Have the courage to live by these values.  And when we do, our lives become more fulfilled. More loving, and worthy of emulation.    

Occupy Happiness

Occupy Happiness:  Each day is a new day to create your life.  Do not chase things thinking they will make you happy.  For what purpose?  If happiness is the goal, go there first. Each of us is susceptible to having bad days. Or at least to have bad things happen at anytime.  It is our reaction to these things that can determine our happiness.  No one is exempt from things going wrong. Being disappointed, or being betrayed by friends and loved ones.  These things happen.  It is part of our humanity.  We must learn to accept these things. Not that we should lower our personal standards.  We must uphold our standards.  In so doing, we will create more happiness. Learn to forgive and forgive often.  Forgive others and do it often.  Be genuine. Forgive and move on with your dreams.  And forgive yourself. Don't beat yourself up.  Learn from it. Forgive and move on with your dreams.  Love life and life will love you.