Life is complicated and you are constantly being pulled in multiple directions. It is very easy to get busy, and that busyness can lead you away from your Meaning of Life. It is important to stay focused but ambitious in trying to live happy.

Learn to say no and mean it. Not because you are selfish or mean, but because you need to protect your joy. That is a difficult thought to get around, so let me elaborate.

I felt led by God to become a children's pastor. I felt this deep in my soul and felt God had gifted me to this direction. Nothing I had ever done before felt meaningful as this did. Children are wonderful people and they listen.

For fifteen years I worked in my calling, my Meaning of Life, and then I got busy. Everyone asked me to do this or do that, some of them not related to my calling. I didn't want to hurt their feelings, so I complied. Then there wasn't enough time to do a good job and I started feeling overwhelmed with my calling. I guess you could say I burned out.

It still brings me joy, but I am now complacent to sit by the sidelines and watch others do and just offer my advice if asked. I know that my desire in my Meaning of Life has not diminished, and I Praise God everyday for allowing me to serve Him.

You find yourself giving and then a pet will give in return. It's hard to ignore a wiggly body and a tongue licking you with so much excitement to see you is a motivation to give more.

The Meaning of Life is what gives your joy, but you cannot find that if you are in a state of depression or loneliness. We tend to shut down with depression. Being in a mind state of excitement and joy will help you live longer, and seek other things out that will help you cope with life.

As soon as you find yourself moving and excited about moving, try to get out and find something that excites you even more. Museums, zoos, a great hike in the woods, something that will get you motivated to do more. Who knows, you might find that with that one puppy friend, life for you can turn around and you will find your Meaning of Live and be able to express yourself again.

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