What inspires or motivates people...most would say challenges within situations, money, family, friends. What truly inspires or prompts people to do certain actions? Do our inspirations create or mold our purpose in life? In evaluating my life, I would have to say yes. What inspires me...people who make me think about how to better my life, how to solve problems in new efficient and innovative ways...people who are carefree and always laughing...people who put others first or who face their odds and challenges head on...people who don't take no for answer or see the glass as always half full...people who work hard to see what they want without jeopardizing their integrity. Children also inspire me because of their innonence. Laughter, heartache, and joy inspire me. It is through the challenges where God is chipping away at the stone to uncover the diamond. Failure inspires me because it creates an atmosphere of humbleness followed by strength.
So, how do all these inspirations influence or create my purpose in life? My ultimate purpose in life is to inspire people by creating excitement, curiosity, determination and appreciation. I also want to inspire people through learning. It is possible that the inspiration of one individual could spark another and then their inspiration sparks anothers until an entire audience is influenced and begins creating positive change? Be the leader you want to see in the world right? I have been thinking about this a lot lately in trying to understand my next steps. I know there is so much more that I am capable of but I also still feel like I have lessons to be learned and lessons to teach. I am wanting a change in my life and have realized that the change has to start with me. Our emotions are the only ones we can change. The first step is to cut out all the negativity in my life including the kind I create myself, foster an environment that excites others and makes them want to have the same thing.
Have you ever watched children? They are fearless..they go after what they want and don't stop till they get it. It doesn't matter if they are in the middle of the crowded store, at home or climbing something...they scream loud and go forth bound to grab what they have their eyes set on. Failure is not an option. They get hurt or told no, screw up and yet they keep going. It is amazing how as adults we left everything stay with us where all our innonence is almost gone. What has happened to our faith and foregiveness? I was watching this show on Oprah about kids who beat the odds or are well above them. Individually, I think I am going to beat the odds, have more faith and go forth!
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
My first blog!
I am constantly thinking, moving, and talking.....with that being said I thought it might be fun to document some of these thoughts and share them with the world....thus the creation of Trudy's World. This blog will serve as my personal webpage (until I can create a real one) where I can share activities in my life or thoughts in my head with all my friends and family. I think learning is an interactive activity, so I would love to hear your thoughts on any of my posts.