Personal Legends

How can I serve this world?

After a long day at work, I sat on the couch and turned on the evening news. The news often has stories among the negative nature, but this particular night was different. There was a story that was memorable and extremely inspiring.  It was about a mysterious person paying off $20,00 worth of layaways at a Toys-R-Us store. A reporter interviewed one of the customers who used the store's layaway service. The women was overjoyed with emotions and extremely grateful she was able to give her grandson presents this Christmas. Viewing this extreme act of kindness and generosity has warmed my heart and has left me wondering how I too can serve this world. 

Certainly, I won't be able to replicate the extreme act of kindness previously seen on the news. I figured, I could serve the world in a different way. My closet is exploding with clothes, shoes, jackets, scarves, hats, and gloves. I decided to tackle the mission of cleaning out the closet. I gathered all of the items I no longer needed. I donated four trash bags full of stuff to Goodwill, in hopes that I would help somebody in need. 

Viewing the story about the generous  person donating money, has gave inspiration to my own acts of servicing this world. I'm going to continue to serve this world by donating regularly. I'm also interested in volunteering my time. Maybe, at a youth center or at other programs for under served children. Giving back to others evokes a sense of gratitude and a flow of positive emotions. I will continue to give back and serve this world.

Life Mission 

To live a fulfilling and meaningful life, one must discover their personal purpose. Some people have difficulties discovering their purpose or their life mission, others have discovered it but have lost sight of their purpose. I've discovered my life's mission and I'm doing everything in my power to continue achieving and reaching this mission. I've made it my mission to become an Early Childhood Education teacher. I want to be able to guide young children down an enriching and engaging path of knowledge and open the door to endless possibilities. I have dedicated my time and energy to teaching children. I've volunteered, completed internships, and worked for after-school programs. I'm also currently, taking classes to receive a degree in teaching. I've made it my life mission to become a teacher to help positively shape and inspire young minds. 

A Gift 

A special gift that I'm blessed with correlates to my life mission. I've been blessed with the talent of being a creative, engaging, and skilled teacher. The various personality traits I possess have contributed to my knack for teaching. I'm a hard working, patient, caring, compassionate, understanding, and creative person. I take pride in helping children succeed developmentally and academically. Teaching is a special gift that I carry and have made into my life's mission.

 

What brings happiness?

I've always said material objects and substantial amounts of money do not bring happiness. You could be the richest man in the world, but still have feelings of missing something. 

Happiness stems from more than materialistic things. I've taken some thought to what brings happiness in my own life. I can express gratitude and happiness to have friends and family in my life. My friends and family are loving, carrying, helpful, and an important support system. Without those closest to me, I would truly be miserable. Materialistic objects only bring a temporary and short-term happiness. Discovering long term happiness is key to living a blissful life. 

Epitaph 

A positively uplifting spirit

Absolutely fearless 

Approaching life as it passes by 

Gazing up at the starry night sky 

Contemplating the world 

Hoping life's mysteries unfurled

Sometimes living in a dreamworld

Thoughts of travels to far off places 

Discovering untouched spaces

In hopes to find the answers

Enduring bravery and taking chances

Searching for love to fill an empty heart

Forever intertwined and never apart 

Hand in hand 

Just as we planned

Only viewing life as a precious gift 

Cherishing each and every bliss

Chasing after personal legends

Paving the way up to heaven