Goals...how many of us have them?

A list of goals, to-do list, bucket list or whatever you prefer to call it - we should all have a list of experiences we would like to have throughout the course of our lives or should we? 

I remember watching the Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson film, The Bucket List and feeling inspired, energized and ready to take on the world. Realize I said feeling and not doing; and then I probably made a sandwich, changed the channel and went on about my day. Funny, right?

Well, maybe not, but looking at the bright side, it is still early enough in the game to make a difference in my life and for you to do the same in yours. 

And before deciding to decorate and send out invitations to a pity-party-for-one, I decided to take a look back at my life and found that I had already accomplished some of my goals, I was just too blind to see. So sit back, relax, and instead of thinking about the lemons in your life, think of all the deliciously, sweet lemonade (pink lemonade if you like) you've not only made but had the opportunity to drink and go from there. Because I am confident that you have had a goal or two or even three that you have already accomplished and didn't even realize it.

If not, don't fret.

So let's assume you are among those that have yet to put your bucket list on paper, or those that hasn't a clue of what you really want if given the opportunity to choose from the grand catalogue of life; I'm here to be your brainchild and tell you that today is the day.  The day that you devote oneself to thyself.

Accept this present (get it? the present), grab a cup of coffee or donut or both, take out a sheet of paper, and write down any and ALL experiences you wish to have - whether it be to finish school, have a baby, be on television, travel the world, run a marathon in its entirety - whatever you decide, write it out. And yes, I suggest you do it in that order, donut and coffee included. Don't let fear or the opinions of others stop you, instead let your motivation drown out the naysayers in your world.

Today, I want you to decide to live and not simply exist. Easier said than done, right? I know that feeling, but I also know that after sitting down and looking back at my life I have had some amazing experiences and didn't realize it. And I know that I still have so many more experiences on my proverbial "bucket list" to go.

I awoke this glorious Tuesday feeling more alive than usual. I got out of bed invigorated, inspired and ready to take the bull by the horns. And as I took my first steps this morning, in addition to being thankful for another day of life, I remembered a thought-provoking quote from the awe-inspiring Marie Forleo. "Clarity comes from engagement, Not thought." 

Since the very moment I read that quote I decided to live each day to the fullest and find the passion in EVERYTHING I do and will continue to work on each and EVERY one of my goals, - big or small.

So if you still need some inspiration - here are two questions from the movie The Bucket List that may help to get you started, "Have you found joy in your life? Has your life brought joy to others?"