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Our Nation
As our nation has paused recently to remember and honor the late President Ronald Reagan - it has given way to much reflection, contemplation and honor for the life of one man as a leader, family man as well as his personal strengths and values which have left a mark on many. There has been much discussion about his life and the legacy he has left. If you were to die today, what would your legacy be? What would you want it to be? Sobering thoughts, but, to have a life filled with meaning and purpose, it begins with asking those poignant questions.
Living a life of purpose reflects who you are deep inside, your beliefs, values and passion for living. It is about following your heart and doing what you love to do with passion and purpose. This may initially feel overwhelming and go too "deep" but that's exactly where you need to go - deep into your heart, beyond the busy, superficial day-to-day chores and demands of life. Beyond the fast paced day of the modern mom who typically deals with her career, various children's activities, computer viruses, proverbial household cleaning, - overall role of superwoman who never had or has had a chance to do some real soul searching for real meaning in her life. Do you feel like you're spinning of the hamster wheel of life and getting nowhere? Do you wonder if your life counts for anything?
Despite the many resources of self-help tools available today via magazines, books, tapes, videos, and seminars, many women still feel unfulfilled and lacking purpose in themselves, family and career. Let's begin to look at some key areas to focus on if you're willing to begin a journey that will bring you to a point in your life where you can truly say, "I know my purpose and I love my life!" Authentic and tailor made specifically for you. You are not an accident, but intentionally made with a purpose!
Life is about choices - good, bad, happy, unhappy, purpose filled or void (along with the other million and one choices we make

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