So, as some of you know, I have been working on a little project called "One LIttle Word" by Ali Edwards. It is a journal/memory book project meant to help you reflect on a word that you would like to explore in the upcoming year. Basically incorporating the word into your life, learning the meaning behind it (for you and for others), and keeping a record of it each month. In my previous post, I unveiled my word - Purpose. So, I have been thinking about my purpose in life, the world, for myself, and others. Imagine my surprise when it made itself apparent to me thorugh social media! Like many moms out there, I am in a moms group on Facebook. I opened my app one morning and the first thing that popped up on my newsfeed was a question posed by one of our lovely members. "What do you focus on teaching your children as their purpose on Earth?" What a heavy question....especially at 6:30 am! But somehow, I managed an answer that I was pretty satisfied with. "My child is too little for this concept, but I plan on teaching the golden rule. Basically, treat others with kindness, walk in their shoes if you can, and become a contributing member of society. Whether that's through working hard at their career/job, volunteering, whatever, I want my child(ren) to be self sufficient and loving." I want L to know that he is loved and to be able to give love. That actually seemed to be a common theme throughout the thread. Of course we want more for our children than we had, but sometimes kids don't need the latest toy or video game, they just need a hug, boundaries, and a safe space. What else do I want for him? The ability to make a nice dinner for his date, to be able to sew a button on a shirt, to do his own laundry, to think critically about the world around him, to question everything and they when he finds the answer, be satisfied. Even the simplest things can make someone proud and if I can teach my son to just simply do the best he can, then for that I will be proud. Hopefully through this process of finding my purpose and my way through life, I can be an example of living a life fully and lovingly. To show my son that sometimes the purpose is to just be happy where you are and enjoy it until your next adventure. So I'll leave you with a favorite quote of mine from one of my favorite Crosby, Stills, and Nash songs: Keep feeding them those dreams and let them dream their own. And don't worry, your doing just fine.
Peace, Anne
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I'm Anne! Follow me as I go through life as a new mom and soon-to-be wife. Always looking for a creative outlet, I want to share all my ideas with you here at Life by Design! Archives
February 2018
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