Just something I've been working on.

I've just been working on this for a bit. It's not perfect by any means, but I've really been meaning to get it down in writing. Reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and trying to truly find the purpose in my life.

My Mission Statement

Reason for mission statement:

Because life is precious, and we generally receive one chance to get it right, I want to make sure I focus on getting the most out of it that I can. I want to focus on the things that will impact the big picture rather than getting lost in the minutia. So, I’ve decided to gather my thoughts about who I want to be.

Home Life:

I will focus on leading a fruitful life where love, adventure, respect, and health are the main components. My family will come before all else, they understand unconditional love and will always be my shelter through the storm. I will focus on maintaining my mental health by making sure I stay active and challenged physically. I will not regret any of my choices, rather use them as learning for the future.  

Professional Life:

In the professional realm I will be viewed as reliable, effective, and innovative. I will respect those whose opinion differs from mine, and learn from those differences. I will move forward with unconditional positive regard for those who work with me, for me, and come to me for assistance. Life is a journey and each of us on our own path. The roadmap to my life will not be used to rate others. I seek to foster opportunities to learn, opportunities to teach, and opportunities to improve the environment around me.

So this is an exercise in visualization and affirmation. I keep thinking about the things I want in my life and I realize that I don't really commit to anything because I'm pretty sure that my feelings will change. But, I've realized there are a few things that I want in my life, and they're not anything super empowering, enlightening, or astounding. They're just things that I know will make me feel a little more at peace when I am able to have/do them.

I want a garden. I don't want it to be huge. I like the idea of growing one of everything. Though unrealistic, I'd probably try two. It'd be like one of the ones my mom has in her backyard, and I'd have a compost made from old tires because it was what I had when I grew up, and I think it was awesome.

I want to have a kitchen with natural lighting. I want a house with natural lighting. I love my apartment, but there are too many walls. I love the sunlight. I want to live out of town, but not too far out. I don't want to look at roads out my window.

I want to write a book. A fictional one where people live in far away kingdom and magic exists in a way that no one has fathomed before.

I want to publish articles about social theories and models.

I want to own my own business that is a cafe and a microbrewery. I want it to have maps on the walls, I want big cushy chairs, I want great pastries and unique mugs. I want a place for fun and fellowship. I also want it to be socially responsible and support social entrepreneurship.

I want to backpack in Europe, hike in Colorado, and vacation on an island.

I want to be leave people feeling like I care about them, like I'm there for them.

That's all. :)