Saturday, July 14, 2012

What Do You Want to Do with Your Life?

I've been in a bit of a funk lately. I believe it's because I have no idea what to do with my life and I don't have anybody out here who actually knows me...missing the "home" feeling; however, I have no desire to actually go back to KY.

I was perusing Stumbleupon.com when I found this http://beforeidie.cc/ website. It made me contemplate my purpose. What am I supposed to do? What difference am I supposed to make?

There are so many thoughts that run through my mind when asked, "What do you want to do before you die?" 

I honestly, don't just have one answer. How can you possibly have one answer to such a crucial question? I want to travel the world. I want to focus on painting and photography. I want to learn to surf. I want to read and write more frequently. I want to eat healthier. I want to run a program for at-risk youth. I want to volunteer at an orphanage in Africa. I want horseback riding to become a hobby of mine. I want to fluently speak Spanish. I want to run a half marathon. I want to rock climb. I want to stay at an Ashram in India. I want to adopt a child. I want to live peacefully. The list goes on...

But after much thought, I realized there are only three that truly matter: 

1) I want to be genuinely happy.
2) I want to show love & compassion to all.
3) I want my absence to be felt. (I want to leave an impact on this world.)

If you were asked that same question, what would you say?

What do you want to do before you die?


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