This picture makes my heart happy.
Do you want to know why?
This is Mrs. Scott Stapp and Scott’s son, Jagger. Jagger has been without a mom for most of his young life because she divorced Scott and left Jagger. Now, this new woman has entered their home and their hearts. She has made a choice to be with them. She has the opportunity to bring love and healing to these two men. It touches me on a very personal level because I made a choice 10 years ago for Dean and our boys, Aaron and Jason.
There are so many roads to choose in this life. Each decision bringing about change and consequence - life and death. We have choices to make each day and those choices can bring light or darkness to those around us. I have thought long and hard about who I am and who it is that I want to be. I have arrived at a list of 7 things I want to do before I die. Why seven? No particular reason. I am just setting goals and had to start somewhere. I am sure over time this list will morph and change. But as long as I am moving forward, I am okay with course corrections along the way.
Here is my list:
1. Open VOX Cafes all over the world.
2. Live in a (or several) foreign countries for extended periods of time.
3. Open up homes all over the world for poor, hurting, marginalized and homeless people.
4. As Jason’s music manager, travel all over the world with him bringing the Light to millions.
5. Helping people discover who they were designed to be, aiding them in how to fully live in the moment, reject fear, and overcome abuses that keep many from moving toward the Light.
6. Being a living example to all of what it means to live a full and thriving life as a child of the Light.
7. Finding ways to bring love, hope and peace to many on a global scale.
Have you thought about who you are and who it is you want to be?
Care to share?
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May 17, 2006 at 10:09 am
Tommy
I have realized recently that I need transformation in certain areas in my life. Most are character issues and not necessarily things to accomplish, rather things I need to be for the good of myself and those around me. Some examples -
I need to learn to be quiet. I talk too much and don’t listen enough.
I need to be more patient, especially with other people.
I need to find joy in little things. I let too many things rob me of my joy.
I need to take more risks.
I need to be more comfortable with who I am created to be and not be so intimidated by people who are gifted in areas that i am not.
- I know that these are very vague, but I realize that Istruggle in each of these areas. The good news is that I am learning more and more about who I am, and most certainly learning about who I need to be.
Thanks for the post!
May 17, 2006 at 4:26 pm
Dean
I want … to be your husband and reach all these goals with you. I love you. You’re amazing.
May 18, 2006 at 11:50 am
stacijoy
I like how at least 5 of those are overtly globally focused. You were never made to settle down or to be tamed, my fiercly loving friend. I’ll give my goals some thought now…