I like mornings when I have a list of things to do and the determination to actually achieve them. That momentum – the go get it attitude – makes a world fo difference when it’s time for progress to ensue.

You ever listen to people and wonder what gets them up in the morning? Some people require purpose. They look to their children for that. It is making sure that food is on the table each day and a home to shelter them from the elements.

For others, career and the chase of riches and good times are enough. But what about the rest? What about those who have no purpose? I don’t even know. At some point we all find our way, right? Or else what would be the point of all this.

Why are we here?

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It isn’t hard dreaming these days. What is the struggle is making those dreams reality. You think you’re taking the proper steps to get all things done. But one thing after another keeps adding up and leaving a big glob of bullshit on your step. All this bullshit adds up to the point that life becomes sort of a disarray.

Repair is in order. It’s time to pick up what others have left on your step and keep it moving. When you’re trying to make your life slightly better than it was yesterday you come to the realization that knowing the end result is often times enough to get you through.

I’ve slept better these days knowing that I make my own future. The support that I’ve been shown by many has helped a great deal as well. I appreciate the people in my life. They add something greater to the equation.

Life can get better. Life shall get better.

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I cannot bring myself to get out of this house and go to work.

What would be the point other than collecting a paycheck? Why would I bother to work hard if I see no reward at the end of the tunnel? Should it be enough to get a paycheck and keep it moving?

I wonder how many people define their self-worth on what type of work they do and the compensation package that comes with it.

I’m ready to be out of work and on vacation. I’m ready to sleep through the day. I’m ready to take all my clothes off and go back to bed.

Motivation. I. Have. None.

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…what your purpose is?

Some people cannot handle the truth, so they don’t bother telling it. Some people ask for the truth, ready to receive it, and feel a blow to the head when they hear it because it hits so close to the core of their exact thought pattern and they feel that they may end up doing something about it. I think that is where I am.

I had the wind knocked out of my sails yesterday. It isn’t a big deal really. For a long time I’ve felt so empty when it comes down to who I am as a person. I’ve been soul searching for months — years even — trying to find my purpose. I’ve come up empty. I’ve come up short. But I still try to stand tall and do the best I can. Well, not quite.

I haven’t had a passion for my daily routine and I haven’t been applying myself as best as I could. Because I haven’t cared and perhaps it is time for a change. I read and read and continue to read and still am not sure of what the right fit for my future is. I write my thoughts out but never look back at them for fear I may discover the redundancy in my words and the lack of growth in my thought process.

I give it to those who wake up and know what their purpose is. I give it to those who had a dream and follow it. I give it to those who have the proper support system to help them through the tough times.

I don’t know what my purpose is but I hope I find it soon.

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You wake up. You wash. You dress. You go to work. You go home.

Five basic every day things. There is a lot in between. The travel in between, the people you meet, the every day situations that appear to be unique but end up being routine, eventually.

Sometimes you think you’re alone in your way of thinking and later you find out that some people think just like you.

Routine. Boredom. Complacency.

Someone wanted to know what the meaning of life was. I couldn’t help but to shake my head and try to find the best answer. But even I don’t know.

You’re born. You go to school. You’re told to get good grades. You graduate. You got more schools. You try to get good grades. Some where in between you get a job, or two, or three. You look to take your life to the next level. If they like you and you are worth it you get raises and become a success. You meet someone special. You marry. You make babies. Now what?

You work harder. You make more babies. You vacation. You pretend to like people when you don’t. You try to make sure your kids are the best they can be. Now what?

You climb the corporate ladder. You hit the ceiling. You get old. You retire. You die.

Where is happiness? At what point does that occur?

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…it isn’t.

I’m born to screw up. Even when things seem so right they can go so wrong. One minor mistake, mishap, oversight, or lack of proper attention can cause so many problems that it appears that people are attacking you when they are just covering their own selves.

Every day is a new beginning, but some things just don’t end. I’ve allowed my thoughts to get the better of me and think the worst of everything. While I’m trying to find new direction and get my affairs in order I stumble in other areas that need a lot more attention — attention I don’t have time to give.

Let’s hope their is balance ahead so that peace of mind can ensue.

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I keep looking in the mirror hoping my eyes are deceiving me.

Through these days of growth and change, that I’ve been trying to bring forth, the image I see in the mirror isn’t the reflection I want to be reality.

A bicycle tire is forming in the area that troubles most out of shape men. I shouldn’t be overly concerned, but I am. I cannot help but to remember years ago when I was more fit and ate a whole lot more. But I’m no longer that young man. I’m now reaching an age when everything I eat can count against me. Changing the physical me is a lot harder than some may think. I keep an active lifestyle so this shouldn’t be a big deal. However, I do like food. And when you like food you eat what you like. I just have to watch how much of it I actually eat.

The real deal is my mental state though. That is what should be of the biggest concern. I tell people all the time to focus on the important things, and not to sweat the small stuff. What I’ve found is that although you shouldn’t sweat the small stuff you should pay some attention to it, before it gets out of hand.

That is where I am today. And those are the elements of my life I have to work on. That and the procrastination.

Did you know that procrastination is the cousin of lazy? Kinda like, sleep is the cousin of death.

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Looking in a mirror, any mirror, is suppose to give you a true reflection of yourself. But I cannot help but think that the way I see me in the mirror and how people see me are completely different.

For one, I consider myself to be in not so great shape. Other people don’t see that. They think I’m in great shape. I have to tell them I hold my stomach in. They thought I was joking. It actually helps me fit into suits better.

Fashion aside, people will see what they want about you regardless to how you present yourself. They’ll make their minds up based on their own issues and past experience. I know better than to allow my mind to work that way. I have to keep an open mind and allow people to present themselves as they are. Don’t get me wrong, I won’t sit around and start believing everything you show or tell me.

I’m keeping my mind open to the possibility that people are who they present themselves to be.

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The hardest part about life is living it. The easiest part, is of course, death.

We wake up in the morning for a purpose. Some of us don’t know or aren’t quite sure what the purpose is and others are more fortunate to know and are able to execute that purpose into actionable movements.

I woke up this morning feeling a sense of purpose and the urgency to accomplish many goals. I’ve been able to follow through on certain tasks. As for the others, they will have to wait their turn.

Living life is a greater reward than death. So much joy can come out of it. You just have to be willing to put in the work and appreciate what you have. I do appreciate every day that is granted to me. I can only hope that tomorrow is as good as the day I’m currently living, if not better.

I hope you’re doing the same.

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