Simple Yes, Easy No

I've been chatting a lot about some of my latest adventures and I'm very excited about the direction I'm taking my life in.  Right now I'm focused on research in the area of creativity.  I've lived what I would call a creative life...basically forever.  Starting out I decided on personal priorities like being a primary caregiver as my children grew up, and used my skill set to have a thriving professional life while doing that.  First I worked in direct sales and then I became a full time artist.

Andy & Laura

Now that my children are both launched (they graduate from college this spring!) and I am on my own, I'm doing both of those things and adding a third element.  I've developed a practical system that brings clarity and focus to what you can do to make your life the life of your dreams.  I know it works because I'm doing it myself.

I've found that the first thing for me has not even been knowing what my dream is.  That's counter-intuitive, but I believe that putting limits on something before I've explored it is restrictive.  So here are the five basic things I ALWAYS keep on my "to do" list.

1. eat well
2. exercise
3. meditate
4. rest
5. connect with people and purpose

When I do these things I have the energy and clarity I need to enjoy my life.  I use them as the barometer to judge how I'm doing.  If I'm a bit off and look at my Fantastic Five I've invariably missed something for a day or two.  Once I get back on track things fall into place and I can clear the space I need to find and live my dream.  

Here's a video that will take me a long time to get tired of.  If I get scared because I listen to the voices that say I'm crazy to work as a full time artist, network sales person, aspiring author and Creative Breakthrough Expert...

I remember that I'm living my dream.  

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nif01WZ9aI

Simple, yes.  Easy no:)  YOLO