Do your best to live a purpose driven life

I feel that there are some people who identify themselves through an activity, hobby or sport instead of them defining and giving purpose to the activity itself. This can even apply to an organization, a group of people who defend a cause etc.

These people get so wrapped up by the activity defining who they are, that they identity who their friends are based off of that activity that their also in. If all of a sudden that particular person they were friends with is no longer active or doesn’t seem active in that particular activity anymore, they no longer want to be friends with that person.

I find these people to lack a sense of security and self-esteem, because they don’t really have a strong foundation of who they are and what their about in the first place.

It’s important to be serious and make a decision about what you want to do in life, because after you decide, you’re able to focus your attention & energy to be the best you can be and to be the best in that field.

I believe everyone is different. Some people are multi-talented and some are not. Some people are fast learners and for others it takes them a while to learn. There is no one size fits all. Once we accept this, this need to compare ourselves to others diminishes. We then realize that it’s not necessary or good to do. That’s why it’s important to know thyself.

However, if a person doesn’t have a healthy outlook in life, doesn’t understand what life is about and doesn’t really grasp the essence of who they are as a person, as they let an activity almost entirely define their identity (in an unhealthy way), if something were to happen, such as an injury or a mishap in life that causes them to no longer participate in their craft, their whole world and life, will seem as if it is shattered to pieces.

A good example of an unhealthy portrayal of letting an activity consume you is the Ray Fickle character in the movie Ace Venture Pet Detective: Part I

Ray Finkle, also known as “Lt. Lois Einhorn”, is the main antagonist of the 1994 movie Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. He was the former popular kicker for the Miami Dolphins group, but was ultimately dismissed for costing the team a Super Bowl win. (Feel free to check out the movie on this link here: https://amzn.to/3LH8EBN )

If a person is lacking in confidence in oneself, it’s important to build that inner confidence and get to know your life driven purpose. It’s important to understand that the thing that you do, the thing that you are most passionate about, is a beautiful mirror reflection of your soul.

The thing that you do and it doesn’t matter what it is, it could be music, art, writing etc., is like an art’s expression of beauty or poetry that creates a breath of movement, that expresses who you are.

Just because the thing in which you do seems to “stop” or is “still” does not mean that you are shattered. It is your beliefs, core values and philosophies that are the most important. They are the cornerstone that begins and puts breath into life in whatever you choose to do. Due to your values and what you represent, is the energy, resources, creativity and abundance that gives meaning behind the different ways of human self-expression.

This is why it’s important to not be someone you’re not, to try to cover or hide behind a mask, or do something because your family or friends have pressured you to do something.

I also feel that there is no place for the wicked heart. A lot of people are negative, want to retaliate, want to cause injury or harm, whether it’s in the form of discouragement that causes mental, physical and maybe even spiritual anguish.

There are athletes that think they can get away with cheating by taking drugs/ steroids, and with all due respect, even though the world is a competitive place, and we are striving to be #1, you should never lose your soul / lose your way to the top as you get there. You should be in good standing as far as ethics, morals and values.

It’s important to be a person that honors respect and has a love for others. It’s also important to have the notion instilled within you, that “the only person you should try to be better than, is the person you were yesterday.”

It’s important to understand that there is room toward the top, to be a good leader and a good influence by encouraging others to be the best version of themselves also.

If you are surrounded by sheep when it comes to pursuing your goals in life, it may be an unfortunate situation, but understand that it’s important to be a lone wolf than to be like the herd. Sometimes it’s best traveled alone if this is the case.

If you can, surround yourself with like-minded people who want to see you succeed, will cheer you on and will not have any insincere intentions toward you.

Get away from negativity, those who are jealous and don’t want the best for you.

-With love and respect

Simone Sophia Peront