Finding Your Place in The World by Deanna Bommarito
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Sober Living by the Sea
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Mar 30, 2009 03:55 AM
Burt Nanus said, "Vision is where tomorrow begins, for it expresses what you and others who share the vision will be working hard to create. Since most people don't take the time to think systematically about the future, those who do, and who base their strategies and actions on their visions, have inordinate power to shape the future."
Where's your future? Where’s your place in the world? Have you sought it out? Are you living it?
We all have to find our own niche. You may prefer to make your own decisions, work alone and not answer to anyone. You may prefer the comfort of seeking fellowship, getting advice, and enjoying the security of being in "the middle of the pack."
What Do You Do?
As human beings we all have different needs and desires. But we are all the same in that we have the need to be fulfilled by what we do. What do you do? Do you enjoy how you are living your life? Or are you simply struggling to survive month after month? Perhaps it's time to look at:
- how you are spending your time
- what you are focusing on
- the results you are getting
Doing What We Love
A very worthy goal in this life is to do what we love in order to love what we do. It is wise to shake things up once in while in order to avoid growing stagnant. The mind and the soul thrive on change. Change keeps us alive and passionate about life. And what we do keeps us passionate about being alive. It's all about balance.
If you find yourself dreading getting up in the morning and facing the "daily grind", maybe it's time for a change. Don't go in and quit your job today, take baby-steps. Find something that you enjoy and devote some time to it. Imagine it, cultivate it, and then reap the rewards.
Ask yourself what you enjoy doing and find the time to dedicate to it. It may even turn into a career that will allow you to do what you love and love what you do.
Do you enjoy the challenge of creating things? Try your hand at graphic arts. Are you good with numbers? Try your hand at the accounting, mathematics, the stock market. Do you mentally rearrange the furniture of rooms that you walk into? Try taking a decorating class at your local community college.
Turn your focus and subsequent actions into the vision that you hold for your future. Even if you don't turn your passion into a career change - at least you'll be doing something you enjoy with your free time. Go out there and find your place in the world.
Peace & God Bless…Deanna Bommarito <><
Deanna Bommarito, BA, CADC-I, BCBC
is a Case/Program Manager at the Rose Rehab For Women, Phase II, a Sober Living by the Sea treatment program for women. Deanna earned her BA in Psychology from Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, CA and her Chemical Dependency Counseling Credentials at ICDS (Institute for Chemical Dependency Studies). Deanna has 10 years in recovery and is blessed to be married to her husband, Joe, her favorite person on the planet. Together they are raising three children, ages 14-21 and a Chihuahua, who keep them very busy when they’re not working or serving in ministry. Deanna’s passion is to serve God by serving His children for His glory. Deanna is also involved in the Southern California Celebrate Recovery Program which is also integrated into Sober Living by the Sea's Christian Drug Rehab track
