Its a time of twinkling lights, evergreen trees and giving gifts to the ones we love. For many, its a time looked forward to all year long. Unfortunately, for some, its a time of stress, depression and anxiety. For Christians, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. It’s a time of new beginnings, peace, love and joy.
It’s a time for dreams… a time hope and optimism. It’s a time to believe. It’s a time to believe that we will reach our goals and achieve the success of our dreams.
I start each day with a simple mantra; Find your purpose. Have faith. Live with certainty. Work hard and believe you can. With these five statements, I am reminded that whatever happens on this day, I will find my way through and move closer to the man I am intended to be.
Find Your Purpose
I believe we each have a predetermined path in life; a reason for being here on earth. When we find our purpose and pursue it with passion, our lives become full of meaning. We become a productive member of society and a powerful, positive influence in the lives of those we touch.
Have Faith
Whether our faith is religious, spiritual or psychological, having faith that our purpose is larger and more powerful than we are will allow us to proceed each day with passion. We can embrace the inevitable change that will occur and proceed on our path without fear.
Live with Certainty
Knowing our purpose and pursuing it with passion and faith gives us the power to proceed. Living with certainty allows us to reach levels of success that without confidence cannot be achieved.
Work Hard
We may find our purpose, have faith and live with certainty, but if we don’t take action and work our tails off, we’ll achieve nothing. We must prepare our plans, set our goals and work each day to achieve the success of our dreams.
Believe You Can
So, in the spirit of Christmas, please take this mantra as your own. Find your purpose. Have faith. Live with certainty. Work hard and success will be yours. Christmas is a time for dreams… a time of hope and optimism. Your dreams can come true, if only you believe. Believe you can.
I hope your year is filled of success, your life full of blessings and I wish you and the one’s you love a very Merry Christmas.
Amy Good (splintergirl) says
Merry Christmas and thank you for the reminder!
Elayne LePage says
I am very proud of you and I love you very much. MOM xo
Enoch Sears, AIA (@BusinessofArch) says
Mark, couldn’t have said it better myself! Merry Christmas and looking forward to collaborating more in the new year!
Collier Ward says
Mark,
Thanks for this excellent post.
I appreciate that you are willing to share your Christian beliefs. Your ministry of care and encouragement (along with your professionalism and entrepreneurism) shine through in all you do here.
It’s a blessing to know you.
Collier
Mark R. LePage says
Thanks Collier. I appreciate that. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
Greg Finkle says
Excellent post as always, Mark. Hope you had a Merry Christmas.