A mission statement is a sort of 'code of conduct' I guess, I think they are most commonly used for business purposes, but I think having a personal one is a really good idea, keeps you in check and reminds you of your values. It took a long time to work out what is important to me, and I think it still needs a bit of refining, but here it is in essence. (Although I don't like the term 'mission statement', it sounds too aggressive, so i've renamed it...it's more like a kind of petition to the gods to keep me on the right path!)
“…As I will it, so shall it be!”
(My personal goals, ideals & philosophies…)
1~I am good…
I shall be kind, friendly, open, honest and trustworthy. I shall try to listen twice as much as I speak. I shall give generously of myself and my time when I can. I shall strive to be truthful in thought, word and deed.
2~I am joyful…
I shall allow myself to be playful, carefree, light-hearted, jolly & mischievous whenever and wherever I can!
3~I am brave, hear me roar!
I shall be confident, energetic, passionate & unafraid in my approach to life generally. I shall live according to my own ideals and principles, not be acted upon by the will of others. I shall relish the opportunities given to me & enjoy the adventure!
4~I take care of myself…
I shall strive to balance peace in my soul, joy in my heart, and health in my body & mind. To this end I shall eat well, exercise often, smile daily, meditate, and rest when I need to.
5~I am learning all the time…
I shall be creative and constructive, seeking to learn new things & improve my knowledge & ability in those things I do already.
6~I see beauty in everything…
Referring to me during the speech he made at our wedding, my husband said “she sees beauty in everything”. This I think, is my most favourite thing that anyone has ever said about me. I want always to be this person and be worthy of such a compliment. I shall strive always to see the beauty in all things. I shall remember to be thankful everyday and not take things for granted.
7~I believe in things I cannot see…
My tree hugging, faerie tickling, stargazing, weird witchy ways have been at the very core of me since childhood and I feel that living in this strange & wonderful world of moonbeams & mermaids has kept me sane (well… of a fashion!). I shall honour all that is sacred to me with the enthusiastic and unshakable faith of a child, with regular contemplation of all that is magical and lovely, and with joyous celebration of the changing seasons.
8~I take pride in what I do…
My role as a housewife is one I am happy to have. Our home is a shelter, a sanctuary- friends have said we could sell time here as a kind of therapy and I’ve always been immensely proud that our home & hospitality can heal. I want our home to be a place where myself, my family & our guests find peace, warmth & joy. To this end I shall keep the house comfortable, welcoming and as clean & orderly as having a young child will allow! I will provide nourishment for body and soul with hearty meals, scrumptious cakes, cookies and warming brews, all served up in an atmosphere of cosy contentment. Ahhhhh…
9~I am a mother…
…and I believe this is the most important thing I can be. I want my children to love, to learn and to laugh. I shall raise my son (and any future children we may be blessed with!) with love, not anger ; strength, not fear ; joy, not duty ; and patience, not haste. I shall be nurturing & encouraging and remember that time spent with my child is never wasted time.
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