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Why Am I Here?




 WHY AM I HERE?


I am living proof that we are all created for a unique purpose. Simply put, I am living today because my older brother is not. As a young infant, he left this earth. After much heartache and years of healing, my parents really wanted to have another child…along came me.

From the day I heard that story, I told my brother I would make him proud. That I would make the best of this life for the both of us.

Now more than ever, I am determined to live out what I am here to do.

Recent tragedies & near tragedies in my family, community & close circles suddenly pulled me back to my own personal story & my own close calls. It really had me thinking, not “why me?”, but “why NOT me?”

I have been reminded how precious life is. That days are not guaranteed. That each day we have here on earth is a gift & is predetermined.

These past 2 weeks have not only invigorated my passion to draw out MY purpose, but they have connected me deeply to this realization that a big part of my purpose right now is to connect others to theirs.

Each day you are here is another day you have to live out your purpose. Sometimes it may not seem obvious to you. But, what is easy to you is often a challenge for someone else. And THAT is where your purpose lies. In what comes natural to you. It doesn't have to be something big. It is often the small things that create a big impact.

Your daily purpose may be as simple as:

A Smile
A Listening Ear
A Quiet and Steady Example
A Compliment
A Random Act of Kindness
An Inspirational Quote
A Funny Joke
A Fresh-Baked Cookie
Advice on a Great Restaurant... or the best route around a Traffic Jam
God uses ALL of it.

I am here to tell you today...
In whatever way you can, be YOU in the lives of your community & family – it is felt, it is valuable.

Live Abundantly.

💗, Kristen

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