Dedication

Our lives are dedicated to something, our dreams, our passions, our family; there is no exception even in not doing the dedication is to evil. Dedication is the drive to step forward towards our goals in an uncertain world. Dedication is also the commitment to defining who we are and the expression of our true-selves.

I often hear the old question asked "What is the meaning of life?" well I'll let you in on a secret we decide our own fate, as in what we dedicate ourselves to is our meaning. For example if money becomes our idol our meaning becomes to serve that master, or if we dedicate ourselves to love it defines everything we do. 

To be dedicated means to make a choice and never compromise, the lukewarm will never succeed. To be defined is to know ourselves, to be alive is to free ourselves. The worst thing we can do is wait for someone else to define our lives for us, we are meant to be free as a person of our own making never as a puppet.

What we create leaves a legacy, the meaning of our lives can be found in the effects on others. Did we inspire others? Did we make things better? Did we live in regret and fear, or did we live in accomplishment and love? In the end it makes all the difference because the end is indeed the beginning. 

Forward Always

The future is uncertain but we always have an opportunity to make it better. Sometimes progress is slow, and sometimes it happens faster than we can keep up. The important thing is that we never grind to a halt.

Often it can be frustrating if the unexpected takes the time we have for our passions but there is no reason we can't be creative in what is at hand. There are always new skills to learn, new ways of doing things, and experiences to be had. I learned in business thinking outside the box is crucial to surviving.

Having patience does not mean being idle, it means using what you got to make the most of what's to come. Being anxious only leads to hasty mistakes, with adaptation and determination we can overcome delays. Sometimes we find a more efficient path in our attempts to make up for lost time.

There are always new doors to open, new things to try, and new adventures to be had. Progress means not looking back but learning, loving, and creating along the way. Forget what's gone, appreciate what remains, and look forward to what's coming next.

Resurrection

The life, death, and resurrection of Jesus has inspired so many to become more than the sum of their parts. Many creative hearts were touched by Jesus, art, music, literature and many other aspects of life changed after the resurrection. It's hard to think about something more inspiring than a man fighting for pure Love.

The life of Jesus proved the Way, the Father of Man became a Son of Man. The Son of Man became a man of his own making, he proved that Love was the way to salvation. We were showed that love meant putting everything on the line to fight against the oppression of others. Even in the face of death love should never be compromised. 

The resurrection of Jesus proved the Truth, he lived without sin but was tempted as a Son of Man. Not only was he tempted but he put himself to the test in all things and as his own man he put himself aside to defeat all temptations. Humanity was doomed without the resurrection, but the Truth was demonstrated so that none should perish should they find the way. 

The resurrection of Jesus proved the Life, he showed us a life that was fulfilled and full of love. Whether we believe or not we can not deny that Jesus changed the world for the better, no one before him had more effect on the hearts of humanity. We all have the potential to make the same kind of change, if we use our talents and become a person of our own making even death can be defeated.

The Joy of Being Alive

There is no greater feeling than being truly alive, being free to create, to love, and to be fulfilled. Knowing the meaning of life isn't as complicated as many would have us believe. There is so much more than the natural cycle of dust to dust, so much under the surface waiting to be free.

I've heard it said that most people die at 25 and are buried at 75. Think about that for a minute, most people give up on their dreams by 25 and live mundane lives. Compromise dims the fires of the soul leading to despair but there is always a chance for revival.

Fulfillment does not come from worldly things such as materialism and pleasure, it comes only from love. Love in all things, love for one another, love for what we create, and love for life itself. There is no substitute for pure love, the lies told to ourselves only leave us cold and empty in the end.

Pursuit of a dream that never comes true is better than a life of never trying. Many will tell you to accept less but true dedication requires the conviction to live free or die. The true joy of being alive comes from realizing you had all you needed all along.

A Time Of Renewal

Spring is in the air I can feel the new energy of change and growth. Our nature reminds us we are from the dust and water, the blood runs hot as we seek out new challenges. Survival of the fittest is the default but does not have to be who we are.

As the days grow longer we can reflect on our blessings and plan our next adventures. Knowledge of our strengths and weaknesses is important in deciding what's next. If we are not true to ourselves then we will be an aimless wanderer blind and deaf.

The idea of spring cleaning reflects our spiritual growth and desire of letting go of the old to make room for the new. Success depends on optimizing based on experience of what worked in the past and letting go of dead weight. To build something lasting we have to lay a solid foundation.

Perpetual spring would be close to how I envision Eden would have been . As things are the heavens are out of alignment but we can still reap what we sow. The challenge is overcoming the cycle putting our creative gifts to use reaching new levels of wellness, happiness, and achievement.