Finding Your Purpose

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I'm a big believer that our minds can literally accomplish anything that we

set out out to do, as long as we use the power within us correctly.

Mike and I went to an art festival in downtown Phoenix this past weekend, 

and naturally I wanted to eat and was tantalized by all the delicious food trucks there.

I was starving, and wanted some sweet potato fries more than life.

On my search for them, there were so many other food choices that I became

seriously distracted. I mean, seriously enticed by every smell.

I forgot how bad I wanted sweet potato fries because it was taking too long to find them,

and I wanted food right that instant.

Then it happened: I saw a food truck with $4 fish tacos, and I couldn't even think about anything else.

I ran up, ordered, and anxiously waited for my dinner.

oh my goodness 

was I disappointed when I was handed the smallest taco I've ever seen in my life.

One taco, for $4. An ant could have eaten it and not been full.

I wanted to pout.

I instantly regretted not getting what I wanted in the first place; sweet potato fries...

And ended up eating part of Mike's dinner because mine was so unsatisfying.

In life there are so many things competing for our attention that it becomes

really easy to forget what we set out to accomplish in the first place.

Whether it be our goal seems too hard, we get to busy, or we settle for something that

satisfies an immediate need... it's a battle to constantly make the choices that lead us closer

to our goal. 

I've learned that living each day with a purpose makes life more focused, and goals become more obtainable.

Some of you might be saying, But I don't even know what my purpose is at this point.

To you I say, don't you worry, we're going to help you remember...Because you have one...

and I guarantee you that it's a big one. 

Purpose= Why

Goal= What

Action/Strategy= How

When I wake up in the morning there's a few things I ask myself.

1. What is my purpose today? (Why am I doing what I'm doing?)

2. What do I need to accomplish? (What's my goal?)

3. How am I going to get there? (What do I need to do to make it happen?)

When you channel your mind to a specific purpose, figuring out the direction you 

need to take becomes a lot easier and much less overwhelming.

You're great. You have a great purpose. And you are more than capable of obtaining it.

Don't you forget that.

The SALT LAKE CITY SHINE EVENT is being planned, and will officially be announced

in the next week! I need 5 project leaders to help organize the event and announce it with me.

If you live in the SLC area please email me at Ashley.theshineproject@gmail.com 

if you want to be involved!

Upcoming events:

San Diego- Click HERE

Northern Virginia- Click HERE