I’ve spoke to so many people as of late that are in the process of redefining their life’s purpose and direction.  They want to make changes, take another path. I too have pondered what direction I want to go towards and how I’ll live the second half of my life.  Then it dawned on me.  In my business life, the companies I worked for always had a mission statement.  This statement was the focus in which all employees were to direct their energies.  It was a template for what the company held dear and how it would direct its revenue.  So I thought, why not create a personal mission statement?

So I did just that. My mission statement is (not that you asked…):

“To live an authentic life based on the principles of  family, community, faith and service and to celebrate the women who inspire me as I hope to inspire others.”

You’re probably asking what does this all mean.  It’s given me a focus.  As many of you know, I’ve been the founder of many women based organizations. I started the Listening Center at Broward Community College in the late 70′, early 80’s which was a counseling hub and activist center.  I began Mother’s United, a play group in Wellington, was the Executive Director of a girl’s only alternative school and created the Goddess Within One club. All focused on the empowerment of women- my passion.  Through this passion I’ve attempted to model for my children, family and friends, what I hold dear and what I choose to direct my energies towards.  Does the mission statement really mean anything to anyone else?  No, not really but it does mean a great deal to me. It helps me to remain goal oriented and accomplished. It’s how I want others to see my life’s purpose, my epitaph.  So, what would your mission statement be?  It might be fun to create one of your own.

Photo by Ana Santos