living life, with purpose

a few weeks ago, I somewhat foolishly decided to start training for a long distance run. foolish or not, having this aim has encouraged me to work hard when I go to gym. I have done at least 3 classes per week for three years now - and in the back of my mind has been this vague notion that I will get fit, flexible and thin ... if only I keep doing my regular gym classes.

it doesn't work like that. what happens is that complacency sets in and I start to coast along, not too much effort expended. having fun, chatting and chirping with others, and generally keeping myself from getting fatter. not actually losing weight, but keeping it contained ... with a little degree of success.

with this looming deadline for the race, I am having to be more focused about the training. and since I gabbed about it to everyone, I have to put my money where my mouth is, and show myself I can do it - or at least, try really hard to make it happen.

and so it is with my life. I have set myself a goal - a dream that I want to make into reality. having a purpose to work towards, is helping me to get done what needs to get done in order for all the pieces to fall into place.

I have a renewed sense of purpose. it is changing the way that I operate and negotiate myself on a daily basis. everything I do has an end goal in sight. even relaxing has got a purpose - to get me rejuvenated to tackle the next step. trust me, I factor in the relaxation - because it is very important to me. I do not want to look back on my life and see that all I did was work hard. not at all. I intend having heaps of wonderful moments to look back on, and the only way that can happen is if I create those happy moments - in the moment.

have you considered where you are going?

have you thought about what you are doing?

where are you heading? what are you doing each day to get you to that destination, that payoff moment?

and how much time are you allowing yourself to rest, and wallow in the joy of the moment?


it is my aim to achieve my goals. and I have every intention of making the journey as much fun as possible.


make your journey fun, too...

it is worth it!


ah. one more thing on my journey done. I wrote about living with purpose. living on purpose.

therefore, it must be time to have a moment of rest with a delicious glass of juice

simple, really


really really simple ....


have a wonderful day ....



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