Knowing Our Mission
By Darlene Benton
Having a mission in our lives allows us to make specific choices and manifest dreams. The last definition of eight in one of my dictionaries defines mission as “An impelling task or duty; avocation.”
At a recent wellness weekend in the mountains, as the keynote, I asked as part of my presentation to over one hundred women, how many had a written mission statement. Although most acknowledged having practiced writing and following missions for organizations, only three hands were raised.
It was only last year I wrote my own mission statement with supporting objectives. Yet I too had been intimately involved in creating modes of operation, under mission statements for educational, business and health care organizations.
To be true to ourselves, which is truly best for everyone, we would choose to live a life of purpose. But if we never create time to sit and plan with our own hearts and spirits, how will we know what to do with our lives?
Even though making money is a major focus of family and educational guidance; having a mission is the foundation for any abundance and joy. Monetary wealth can be fleeting, but knowing what impels us is furthering forever, even in the midst of tragedy.
I was very moved when I experienced the women at the gathering writing thoughtfully for over five minutes as they explored their mission. I was grateful I had been asked to be there.
My mission is to be a spirit of light for those I connect with through my writing, bodywork and speaking engagements. In all my experiences with my fellow human beings, I choose to encourage the care and mindful development of mind, body, spirit and Mother Earth.
Our mission can change and most certainly changes as we grow and experience life. What might make our world a place with more awareness is one where everyone is mindful of their own mission and takes an interest in others on the planet. A mission seems a path that might help us all right now during these most trying times.
Copyright 2005, Darlene Benton
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