"What is my gift?
My talent?
What career
should I pursue?"
should I pursue?"
We've all heard it;
We've all SAID it!
The person who becomes
a STAR says:
"This is what I was made for.
" I like to write,
so I should go
to journalism school.
Get paid for doing
what you love,
and you'll never work
a day in your life."
Maybe.
But if you never make a living
doing some unique
"Dream"
"Dream"
it sets you up for regret.
I'll never rule the world.
This has become
clear to me so
I've re-framed
my own mission.
Now I don't think of
my "Mission"
rather I see it
in terms of
LENS-
What is MY lens,
through which
I view
the world,
myself,
others?
What is my
Focus?
What is my intention
for self and other?
How do I focus my lens
on others,
on myself,
on the world?
My mission is no longer world domination.
I now understand that my Lens,
my Focus
is on Kindness, Authenticity,
Non-interference,
Tolerance for Ambiguity
and for Difference.
The best part is,
that I didn't need to wait
for someone to HIRE me
to behave
through that lens,
AS that lens.
I could start right away!
What is your insight?
Your gift to the world,
your impact?
Is it the invention of
another mobile phone,
the massing and
giving away of a fortune?
But as for me,
I invite you to
join me, be
I invite you to
join me, be
a lense of what you care about.
Then focus your lens outward
and inward too.
Learn what the mystery of YOU
- every day, everywhere you go -
will add up to quite a
Significance,
though it be a significance
that we will only comprehend
fully
By and by. . . . . . .
=^..^=
Thank YOU
for sharing here.
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Fondly, cloudia
Interesting questions. I must have broke my lens because I have no purpose, no quest, role to play other than give the plants food in exchange for air.
ReplyDeleteCloudia, you gave us such an inspiring lesson taoday interprersed with beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteYou're a beautiful soul!
Aloha!
i think this is true....when i was asked to introduce myself the other day i said i love kids and i happen to teach....because before i loved kids and happened to counsel...my passion is helping kids...it doesnt matter what i do if i am meeting that goal...
ReplyDeletealoha from va
Sweet Cloudia .
ReplyDeleteI love to share through my photos as well.
Your blog is so inspirational .
Mission accomplished... well, at least you're on the way.
ReplyDeletehappy saturday
ReplyDeleteMy mission in life is- People and animals, (not always in that order) :) That is what makes me shine. My belief, It's not the number of days it's the feeling from each one, that keeps our hearts afloat... Your words this morning are like music to my eyes, and soul. Enjoy your weekend dear friend.
ReplyDeletei am trying to find my new mission. :)
ReplyDeleteI love this, Cloudia!
ReplyDeleteGreat quotes. Shows the complexity of it all.
ReplyDeleteThank you Cloudia. I have to polish that lens from time to time so I can focus better. Your post helps me do that. Have a clear day friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful, Cloudia... and so true. I'm right behind you or beside you. Teaching children was my passion and now just enjoying everyone and sharing the joy makes life worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteGosh!
ReplyDeleteYour comments are like rocket fuel in my day!
Thanks, Dears :-)
With Kitty's lightning bolt, I think her mission is to guard some Harry Potter books! DrumMajor
ReplyDeleteI like the moon... Ciao from Italy
ReplyDeleteErika
Aloha Cloudia
ReplyDeleteI like your word & shot
See you
Stefano
Grazie!
ReplyDeleteGracias!
You have found your mission. Sharing beauty, and being your inspirational self. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteCloudia, your dream of life, is so superb.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and filled with wonder!
ReplyDeleteWe all need to be reminded we have the power all along-we just need to adjust our lens! ;D
Nice to meet you!
"I now understand that my Lens,
ReplyDeletemy Focus
is on Kindness, Authenticity,
Non-interference,
Tolerance for Ambiguity
and for Difference."
I like your lens.
Well said, Cloudia! It isn't our jobs that define us, but our actions.
ReplyDeleteWonderful skies
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cat
and very nice words.
Aloha, Cloudia !
J'adore this post Cloudia, your own words are always more inspiring!
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