Your Best Life...

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of other’s opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary.” -Steve Jobs.  

This is one of the most profound quotes that I've ever heard.  In the wake of the untimely death of arguably the most brilliant innovator of our time, Steve Jobs, many have taken notice of all his achievements, thoughts, and unforgettable words.  Of his many words, this quotes represents the way I tend to live my life and advice others to do as well.  

Within the past five years, I, as well as some of the closests people around me, have experienced some truly trying times.  To say that we've been in our "rainy season" would be an understatement.  I used to live by the phrase "I'll do it tomorrow."  These last few years have taught me that there may not always be a tomorrow.  Your time is limited and God designed it in a such a way that you never know when it's up, so why not live it like each moment is your last?  Some may roll their eyes at the thought, but truth be told, the only time that belongs to you is the moment you're in.  Anything more is a gift from above.  

Spending time wishing to have another life is to waste the one you're living.  To live your life based on the thoughts of others, is to stifle the person you are and could become.  Years ago, I tailored a lot of what I did and what I looked like based on other people's opinions, especially in business.  Not until I truly listened to my own voice did I really begin to flourish and develop who I am and ultimately who I will become.  Following my heart and intuition has always been in my favor.  If you think about it, everyone can think of a situation where they failed to listen to their inner voice and ended up paying for it.  God gives us this natural gift of knowing when to do something, trust someone, make the right decision, etc.  He also gives us the ability to know when the opposite arises as well.  Don't ignore that voice no matter what.  It is your perfectly built-in compass.  

If his death has taught you nothing, consider this: death is inevitable.  Whether you're worth 8.3 billion dollars or $8.30, what's truly important is the impact that you make while you're living.  Each action, no matter how minute it may seem, is important.  When you look back on your life, what do you see?  If it's not what you want, then be grateful that you still have the time to make a difference, be the change that you wish to see, and live your best life possible.  

Until next time...keep the forward movement...