Mission

I'm not sure about you, but whenever someone I know dies, it has an impact on me.  I literally go about my day thinking about my own life, my mom's life, and what it all means to me.  I begin to question everything...

what am I doing with my life?
what do I really need to be happy?
does it really matter if I'm on a diet?

Obviously, these are not the happiest questions, and certainly won't be answered by the end of the day. I am pondering the life, and in serious need of an attitude adjustment.  Finding something to focus on is what usually helps me through times like this, and today I have been working on a mission statement.  When I was looking through my 5 book the other day, the second step after naming your top 5 values was to create a mission statement.  Something you want your life to be about;  something to guide you through the good and bad times;  something that will stand through the test of time.

About the same time I found out about my friend's mom, someone posted this video on Facebook.  I haven't seen it in about a year, but I have to believe I was supposed to see this today...

This kid has a mission.
Everybody love everybody.

It's amazing how a simple video with notecards can have such a huge message and impact.

Do I have my mission yet?  I'm not completely sure, but I think it will go something like this:

My mission in life is to help people feel better.
It is in my heart that everyone around me should have a better life when I'm around.

I think that's why I write and play Dr. Phil at work.  It's why I'm addicted to self-help and books that make me feel good.  My life is about making the world a happier place.

Just like my mom.

RIP Mrs. Stornant.  You will be missed...