How do we live a lifetime with meaningful purpose?

Disney Inspirational Speakers
Sign inside Epcot’s Innoventions West pavilion.

 

When will we know when it’s time to let go? Specifically, for every human being, is there ever a time in life when we can let go of the life-sustaining power of a having meaningful purpose in our life?

Spending the last five days of 2015 living in a senior housing facility with an almost 93-year old with daily visits to the adjoining nursing home to visit an almost 90-year old.

They have nearly 40 years more experience than me. They know things i may never know.

How can i tap into this in a positive way?

What if my questions cause them to think about regret rather than joy?

 

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On April Fool’s Day 2009, jeff noel began writing five daily, differently-themed blogs (on five different sites). It was to be a 100-day self-imposed “writer’s bootcamp”, in preparation for writing his first book. He hasn’t missed a single day since. This website is about our mental attitude.

 

To easily and safely leave this site to read today’s post on jeff’s physical health website, click here.

This is what i would do if i was dying

Windermere Prep High School courtyard
Yesterday from 4:00 – 4:30pm.

 

Windermere Prep High School courtyard
Monday through Friday.

 

Windermere Prep High School walkway
Looking left.

 

Windermere Prep High School bench
Looking right.

 

One of the reasons our hard drive (brain) gets corrupted and slows down our operating system (mental attitude), is the harsh reality that our lives are incredibly busy.

In an effort to defragment my hard drive i spend 30 minutes each afternoon sitting on a bench. About 30 minutes later, at 4:30pm, there’s a High School freshman looking for a ride home.

In the quiet and stillness of doing nothing but waiting, i think to myself, “This is what i would do if i was dying.”

 

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This website is about our mental attitude. To leave this site to read today’s post on my physical health website, click here.

One of our biggest mistakes

Florida Sand Hill Cranes
Took a minute to chat with these guys after a run, because i had the time, and it was fun.

 

One of our biggest mistakes is not adding margin to our travel time.

It’s an insidious habit.

It’s one of the main reasons we are unbalanced. We become bankrupt spiritually because we are constantly coming up short – and rushing through the basics of life. The basics sustain us. The basics allow a rhythm and freedom to be more present.

The basics; a spontaneous conversation with a friend at the grocery store, taking a moment to help someone in need – if only to give directions, or simply pausing to watch the clouds for two minutes.

i’ve found that padding extra time into travel time allows for me (anyone) to be more present and to not be in so much of a rush. Life is too short to rush through it all.

Note: i struggle with this every day. That’s why it’s so important.

 

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Is life really this simple?

High School Improv event poster
Yesterday. Life is about handling what comes our way (improv). It’s also about over-managing (intentionality) every detail.

 

Just another ordinary day today, right?

For beautiful eyes, look for the good in others; for beautiful lips, speak only words of kindness; and for poise, walk with the knowledge that you are never alone. – Audrey Hepburn

My version of this is simple too:

Live like you mean it.

The common denominator in those two quotes is intentionality.

When we over manage the things we used to under manage or ignore, our life positively changes in ways we could not see before.

As simple (or difficult) as focusing on good versus focusing on faults.

 

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Think like you mean it

iPhone 6s upgrade
Yesterday the iPhone 6s and 6s+ filled the hands of many new owners.

 

Think like you mean it.

 

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