Don't try this at home

Live on Purpose (Kids. don’t try this at home!)
You know, sometimes I wonder about people. I mean, they are wandering through their own lives like nomads; aimlessly. That is ok, if that is what you want, don't get me wrong. But I think there is something to be said for those few people who live "on purpose." Yeah, those people that are out there living their lives and trying new things and finding out what life is about. Challenging the status quo and finding their own happiness. I love it when I come across these folks either on purpose or on accident.

Try this little experiment. You may want to do this when nobody else is in the house so they don't think you are losing your mind...but I seriously want you to try this. Get in front of your bathroom mirror...no, not the full length one...and no, I am not going to tell you to get naked (unless you want to be naked) I want you to get right up to the mirror where you can look into the eye of your soul. For a moment or two or as long as you like, stand there and look yourself in the eye like you have never done before. Stare hard at yourself and see if you can find your conviction. You are a fascinating person, complex and powerful. See if you can feel your power as you stare into your soul. See if you can feel conviction in your life. Ask yourself out loud, if you are built for this life? Ask yourself any question for that matter...here is the funny thing...You can't lie to yourself. I mean, you can lie to yourself, but it is much harder if you are looking yourself dead in the eye. Ask yourself an important question and see how you react to your own interview (now you can see why you may want to do this when you are alone)

Don't let yourself off the hook either, hold yourself accountable for answering with integrity. Then stop. That's right, stop. Just look at yourself eyeball to eyeball in the mirror and think about the person you are. Are you comfortable, uncomfortable, happy, sad? There is no right or wrong answer here, but do pay attention to how you feel as it is a key indicator to what is really going on in your life.

Personally, I feel incredibly focused and driven when I have these "mirror sessions." I love the conviction and energy that flows through my veins. Try it, I would be very interested to know what you experienced.

In the mean time, Suck it up, Buttercup!

Rob