The Good Life. That does sound appealing. Would you say that you have a “good” life. This year has been challenging for us in many ways, but I’m inspired today to talk about all the good things that I am grateful for. If you are my friend on facebook then you know that my daughter started kindergarten two weeks ago. She is having a wonderful time. Her teacher is fantastic and she has made new friends. The school consistently gets great reviews. This is one thing that I am grateful for. That my daughter is attending a good school.
Serving at my local church is another part my good life. I have been involved with the children for several years now and I am looking forward to take on the new role of teaching health and wellness. I am grateful to be able to give of my time for a much needed cause not just in my church but in the larger community. This is one thing that I am grateful for. I am part of a larger goal for a good cause.
I have a supportive network of people that are always cheering me on. I don’t think I would be as motivated to help others if it weren’t for all the people who never tire of helping me. It’s a lesson that you can’t learn from a book. You have to experience it first hand. Having people around me makes life good. I don’t ever want to be without my friend network. I hope to inspire others to be a friend to someone else. Relationships are the fabric of life. This is one thing I am grateful for.
I feel very fortunate to be able to live and be my purpose. There are many good books that deal specifically with the concept of purpose. The first book I ever read about purpose was the landmark book by Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life. It addresses the question we all ask eventually, What on earth am I here for? The second book I read was True Purpose by Tim Kelley. It addresses the question, What I am uniquely designed to do? The third book I read about purpose was Pathway to Purpose for Women by Katie Brazelton. You may see a necessary progression in the order I read the books.
First was my desire to understand from a qualified Bible teacher what is my role in the larger, broader picture of life here on earth in relation to an all knowing and all loving God. Clearly the only place to start. Secondly, there-in lies an assumption that if I have a part to play (as Rick Warren points out) then I would be able to know what it is. And Tim Kelley’s book clearly brings that to life. Thirdly, as a woman, I was totally baffled by the large brush strokes in the canvass Rick Warren paints. How can I live a big life when I’m juggling daily with what is already on my plate? Good question. Katie Brazelton does an amazing job piecing together my to-do list, my passions and God’s purpose for my life.
The good life is not just what is happening right now, it also refers to what is going to be in the near future. So do I have a “good” life? Absolutely!
And your life is full of good too. I used to hesitate to say things that could be perceived as trying to “cheer” you up. But I have found that words are like magic. To speak something out loud is very powerful. The right words bring new life to a situation. Words have the power to transform people and possibilities.
Here’s to your good life!
Lucy Seboek
Contact Lucy: (714) 658-7647; lucy@myinspirithealth.com ”Transforming women’s lives from struggle to healthy balance.”
