Mission

I am still grabbing for something that is not there. I am trying to go deep within to find my true nature. But, all I need to do is raise my ahead above the crowd, disconnect and see the universe without myself in it, know that I am distinct from the universe, know that I am free to act independently from the way that I think the universe expects me to act. There is great freedom there, great joy, great passion, great fulfillment, oneness with the universe.

My mission. What is my mission?

From Covey:
Vision & Principle: What am I about? How do I go about it? Be patient. Take several months, at least weeks. Self-awareness, imagination, humility, openness, use of conscience. Don't invent, uncover it. Special gifts, unique qualities. Listen within and those who see me. What do I admire about those who inspire me? What contributions are important to me? What growth do I need to make them?

Characteristics of a good mission statement.

1. Timeless. Not goals because they change with time. It is about the things inside me that don't change. Of course, we change and as we better understand ourselves, the statement will change; but, write it as if it is an unchanging truth.
   
2. It should deal with both ends and means. What am I about and what are the principles I use to go about them?
3. It should deal with all four of our needs: Live, love, learn, leave a legacy. Survival of ourselves and what we value; to belong and be accepted, care and be cared, social need; to grow and be useful and told are useful; know that our life matters and make a difference and add value.
4. Implicitly or Explicitly deal with all the roles of my life. Lead a balanced life.

No, no's

1. Don't rush it.
2. Don't announce or install them for an organization.
   
3. Don't ignore it. Act on it. Put where it can be examined and measured against behavior.