Never Too Small

The intent to LOVE makes you GREAT! I believe it's not what you do, but the purpose behind why you do it.

In my past work experiences I have always gravitated toward social services jobs, but without an understanding of why. I have been a teacher, counselor, mentor, and more-but was I living my purpose? It took me a while to understand why life took me down this path-it is my nature.
I AM
a teacher,
a counselor,
a student of life,
and more...

If the purpose behind your work is to express love then it can never be too small. If it is who you are being expressed then what you are doing is making a great impact.

I've discovered that more responsibility does not equal bigger value. For instance, Obama is not bigger in love because he is the president- it is the purpose behind what he intends to do (change the world) that makes his contribution great. However, if you are just a student, or a stay at home mom, if it is what you love- your purpose, it is just as valuable.

I had to come to this realization for myself because I had an underline belief that what I was contributing wasn't good enough. Thank God for personal growth and continuing. Now I know that it is love and my giving of it that makes my contribution to the world great. I am loving myself, loving my daughter, loving her father, loving blogging, and I am loving all this on PURPOSE.

The Energy of Love

There is power in love. Love can move you to create phenomenal things. Love can inspire you and take you to a place of deep appreciation. Love is purpose in action.

For me, the energy behind feeling on purpose propels me forward. It is a sense that I am living LOVE and that my dreams are manifested. My purpose is not only to experience love but to help create an atmosphere of MORE LOVE. There can never be too much love-if there's one thing that this world could use more of is love.

But how do you create more love? I believe it must start within before it can spread outward. First between you and the creator (who is love and guides you in that love), then with your family, community, and ultimately with the world. We all have a part to play in spreading love- its our energy and how we are giving and receiving love that makes the world go around.

Are you doing something you love? I believe one on the most powerful things you can do for humanity is to express something you love- share it with the world. If you give out what you love it has an amazing power that will touch others. When you feel in love, love what you do, and give out an energy of love you are helping to spread more love.

I love to write, be inspired, and help others to experience joy. I have a new vision which has moved me to write a series of books on creating more love (coming soon). I look forward to expressing something I feel deeply within and have a desire to experience more of- LOVE.

One of my favorite quotes on love-

"God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him."- 1 John 4:16


One of my favorite poems on love-

LOVE

There is no difficulty that enough love will not conquer;


no disease that enough love will not heal;


no door that enough love will not open;


no gulf that enough love will not bridge;


no wall that enough love will not throw down;


no sin that enough love will not redeem . . .

It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble;


how hopeless the outlook;


how muddled the tangle;


how great the mistake.


A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all.



If only you could love enough you would be the happiest and most powerful being in the world . .


Emmet Fox

A GIFT OF HEALTH

I must admit I never use to eat my vegetables. To make matters even worse, I use to be addicted to caffeine (coffee and cola), ice cream, and junk food. I tried for years to eat healthier but with only temporary moments of success. But something amazing happened to me in 2008- my life shifted toward my betterment. I have been able to achieve something that I struggled with in the past with effortless ease. I eat more healthier than ever before and I continue to learn more each day.

What changed?
1. I've been without a drink of coffee for over 6 months (though I still miss a Starbucks mocha)
2. The taste of cola makes me sick (I no longer drink sodas)
3. I can't eat ice-cream (even though I still want to sometimes)
4. I don't have cravings for junk food
5. I can't go a day without eating fruits and vegetables (I crave it now)
6. I cook at home almost ever night (I use to order out a lot)

What happened?
I remember in 2007 I wrote two important affirmations- "I love and take care of myself" and "I am in perfect health." When I became pregnant in 2008 my body rejected many of the unhealthy foods I use to it. I was sick (unable to keep down food) for 8 months of my entire pregnancy. I realize now that I was going through a cleansing process. When I was finally able to eat my body needed a fresh start- I truly only could eat things like fruit, vegetables, high fiber foods, and Salmon (healthy source of fat/Omega 3). Today, I feel more aligned with the affirmations I set in 2007.
For me, I needed to go through the highs and lows of pregnancy before I could change. My baby girl was my cure to unhealthy eating habits and continues to give me the motivation I need.

Now my motivation is:
1. I want to breastfeed my daughter for her first year of life.
2. I want to give her healthy choices.
3. I want to model healthy eating habits.
4. I want to enjoy a long healthy life with my family.

My daughter gave me A GIFT OF HEALTH!

Matters of The Heart

Have you ever heard of a vision board? A place to make dreams visual and remind yourself of what lies beneath your heart-to have a glimpse of your future. I created a vision journal in 2007 and titled it Matters of The Heart. I was looking at my journal (after not looking at it since becoming pregnant in 2008) and found an amazing discovery-about 80% of what I had envisioned was achieved. Even better, I had received gifts that I hadn't even asked for- what I call "dreams within dreams"- the stuff you don't know to ask for but align with your heart's truth.

If you want to give yourself a gift I suggest creating a vision board. Then be open to receive all the good that is in store for you. Trust me! IF YOU DARE TO DREAM BIG- you will get more than you expected and it will align with your heart's desires.

So now what?

When I've received 80% of what I asked for. First, I smile, then say thank you to life for these experiences, then I search my heart again for deeper levels of joy and fulfillment. Now, being a stay at home mom has given me joy and purpose, but there's more within me. My new affirmation is "I work a job I love and learn the skills necessary to grow into my vision". I'm going to love this new chapter in my journey.

LOVE LOVE LOVE

I love being in love. The feeling of love radiating from me and given back to me like a perfect gift sent from the divine. My favorite part about love is experiencing the manifestation of greater love beyond myself- yes I need another. I am a "feeler" and when I feel love deeply within my soul it takes me to a place that only God knows. And I'm grateful for an inner knowingness of what my heart yearns for- LOVE. When I'm filled with a feeling of love it overtakes me and seeps through and warmly embraces another. I like passing around love- this world needs more of it. I have manifested for myself the loving relationship I've desired for several years and attracted a man who far exceeds what I thought I wanted- he is what I need.

I remember when the shift happened, I even remember when the universe responded to my cries (after being single for what I felt was a long time). It was January 2007 when an extraordinary man came into my life. But just a month before I had called out to LOVE..."I want to experience more love in my life, and I'm open to receive and give more love." It was that simple but magnificent thought that sent my life down a new path- a better path than I had imagined.

Then came Jazzy (my daughter) born November 2008, a greater gift of love- well I asked for more- and though I love her father, being a mom- this love I'm certain must transcend passed the ages. I will be loving this child beyond this lifetime- I am certain. Having a child has brought me to a beautiful place where everything makes sense even in the uncertainties of newness. She turns my world around then makes it brand new again. The best feeling I get as a mom (and I must admit I love it) is when she wakes up from a nap and find me there- she looks up at me smiling- and it warms my heart- I've just received a gift from love- a wonderful feeling called Joy.

But I want to talk about her father as I honor him for being such a hardworking provider and not only a "good man" but a good daddy (Happy Father's Day hun!). He has given me the opportunity to be a stay-at-home mom and see my daughter first precious moments. I'm truly blessed. But! I know I'm in love if just the movement of his lips makes me feel loving toward him. I love loving him and well he just can't get enough of it- so were perfect for each other. The best part about being with him is that he makes me better then before. Everything about our relationship has grown in a positive direction. He even challenges me not to forget about my goals and dreams I had before given birth to our daughter- so here I am writing- something I use to talk about all the time when we first met that I put on the back burner when I became pregnant.

How did I do this? Well! It was more than positive thinking or reciting affirmations- it was a firm belief in my ability to have that which I was asking for-making a choice to LOVE and BE LOVED. Frankly, I believed I deserved love- that I was worthy of a LOVE I had yet to experience but knew existed, and that it was apart of my life's purpose to have even greater love. It definitely took me some time spend alone and loving on me but Frank and Jazzy were both worth the wait.

HAVE VISION?

I love having a destination. Since I was a young girl I have always been on the move-awaiting life and wanting to find out what lies behind the corner. Since becoming a new mom I'm fascinated as my now 7 month old daughter is crawling and learning how to climb. Wow! was I that fearless and full of tenacity. My mother says yes, as I am always calling her to report my amazement with her granddaughter and to reminiscence on my childhood days. My mother always reminds me of how quick I learned to walk and run, and I think to myself if Jazzy (my daughter's nickname) is anything like me (and hopefully she will be better) than I'm in for a workout. But miraculously I find strength and energy to be an attentive and I like to think "good mom". Even though this is new to me, I'm loving the learning experience and better-the opportunity to come up with a new vision. Yes! I believe in having a vision-something to strive for in every area of my life. I love to feel inspired and my vision gives me a feeling of purpose and focus. Where do I want to go? My dreams and hopes awaits me. I don't necessarily know how I'm going to get there (unless I sense a strong intuitive guidance) but I do have a direction and therefore a purpose. I recommend writing down a vision statement for 7 areas of life.

1. Spiritual vision


2. Business or work vision


3. Family vision


4. Financial vision


5. Health vision


6. Personal vision
   
7. Purpose or life vision
   

Now once you have the vision it is important to affirm it to yourself and then strive until you reach it. Note: This is a positive experience that aligns with your heart's desires.

There's something inside the name...

What?

A dream

A hope

A passion

A direction

A focus

A value

An imagination

An inspiration

An Achievement

The name Purposeful Vision came to me in a dream. In this dream I was myself but BETTER! How can I explain it- Well, I was at a place (not just physically but spiritually, mentally, financially) a beautiful manifestation of something greater than my current state. I was thrilled! My dreams have revealed many things to me and sometimes encouraged me to seek out the life I truly desire. I have always been quite goal-oriented and well some might say "high achiever". However, I'm learning not to be in such control (always wanting to have a plan, know the outcome, very results driven) and have more balance in my life. Balance that's a beautiful word I think I'll be writing a lot about this since just the thought of it gives me a breathe of fresh air. I'm so glad I've found a tool to express my creative nature. I love to write, well talk, so I write how I feel and I usually always mean what I say- wrong or right- I like to think at least I'm keeping it real. But, anyhow when my dreams are filled with positive thoughts I get motivated to achieve that which I'm envisioning. See! I really do believe in the saying "If you can dream it- you can achieve it" and I've seen this statement come true in my life and the world around me. It's all energy- the dream, the thoughts, the manifestation of a goal. And for me the best part of a dream is when it evokes emotions, when I can feel it deeply- than I know for me it is not only real but something within me seeking a way to the surface, a way to make my life more fulfilled, a purpose for my life, and a reason to experience it. This is my blog Purposeful Vision the essence of who I am.

My motivations awaits me... to be realized, captured, experienced, and shared.