Who Are You Living For?

And I don't mean this in a bland or rhetorical way, really think about it...

I'm not saying your answer has to be deep and prophetic, but it does have to mean something or at least have purpose.

 So what is it exactly that gives your energy an extra boost every morning, or for the nocs, at night? Who is the underlying driving force within your heart? For me it's my passion, writing. I'm living to leave a legacy for my children's children. I'm living to leave my mark on this Earth that says I was here. I'm living to be legendary, but shouldn't we all be?

When asked this question, some people said they live for: their kids, family, spouse, or even pressing issues that mean something to them. There's nothing wrong with that, but where do you, yourself come into play? Who's living for you?

Some people live for everyone but themselves. They spend an entire lifetime making sure everybody is okay except themselves. Don't live a life of drab and turn around years later to live in regret. Take the opportunity now to change your life for the better. Start doing things that make you happy. Live for you, as selfish as that may sound.

 What are you gonna do today for yourself? Who are you gonna impress? Hopefully yourself. Living in the now, loving on you, focusing on you, being happy from you. Let your soul smile, be free. Be everything you were meant to be.

5 Reasons...

Mistakes Are Okay

5. They Make You Great. Think of a mistake as a re-do. Everything you did wrong the first time should be all the ammo you need to create a masterpiece the second, third, or hundreth time.

4. They Inspire. They say "when you're down the only way is up" and what better way to get motivated than to gain inspiration off of your mistakes?

3. They Shape. Mistakes have a way of making you more persistent than ever. Mistakes ultimately shape you into the person you are destined to be.

2. They Humble. There's no better truth serum than a "no" or a missed opportunity. Humbling experiences create humility, don't be ashamed, everyone needs a dose of humble pie every once in a while.

1. They Teach. Above all, the mistakes teach you to give your all. They make you stronger, wiser, and ultimately better. Look at a mistake as a means of another direction, just a small detour to you destination; you'll still get there, just not as easily as you'd hope.