If you’ve ever had a child, been around a child, or have been a child yourself, what question is forever poised on their lips? The question that drives most adults absolutely crazy?

“Why…?”

When was the last time you asked the question and what was it in relation to?

I just finished listening to Simon Sinek’s book, “Start With Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action.” As a marketing consultant, author, and speaker, Sinek states “Very few people or companies can clearly articulate WHY they do WHAT they do. By WHY I mean your purpose, cause or belief – WHY does your company exist? WHY do you get out of bed every morning? And WHY should anyone care?”

I live in a continual state of discontent. I’m perpetually unhappy with my job, with my level of education, with my body, with my age….

As I was listening, I started asking myself why. “Why am I discontent with my job when I make more money than I ever have despite my level of education?” “Why should I be unhappy with my body, and my age, when I weigh less and take better care of myself than I did when I was 18.”

My family has always fueled my purpose and my faith been my passion. I truly believe that we’re put on this earth to love God, love others, and serve the world.

So why then am I always discontent?

Things finally started to click when I got really honest about what is not only important to me, but what actually motivates me.

Why do I do the things I do, and why should anyone care?

After much thought, this is how I can sum up my why:

• I’m passionate about finding beauty, solace, and simplicity to combat the hectic, stressful, frenetic pace of this materialistic world.
• I believe everyone deserves to feel beautiful, valued, and confident that they have something of value to offer their families, friends, jobs, and communities.
• Showing kindness, patience, and understanding to everyone I come in contact with has the power to change the world.

These may seem superficial or naive, but they are things I can translate into tangible ways to live my purpose and share what I believe.

My challenge is to live these beliefs despite my circumstances. My cause in the new year is to create the means to pursue these passions and share them with those of you who believe what I believe.

Happy New Year!

BTW: If you haven’t heard of Simon Sinek, check him out! You can start on his website at https://startwithwhy.com/.