I had this fitting statement prepared about how I believe that we all can truly make a difference in the world and other people’s lives. That in some way I believe we can all better the world, and it was my purpose to act as a catalyst for something, you know, big and fulfilling.

Then I saw Avenue Q last week….with Princeton’s never-ending quest for his “purpose,” which heaven forbid does not change into propose (you’d have to watch the show—it’s hilarious). While it poked fun at our naïve idealism, there is truth in that when searching for your purpose, you often overlook—even hurt—what is right in front of you.

Life is what happens when you’re busy making plans, right?

You’re probably wondering, “But Angie, what are you going to do? You hate not knowing what’s going to happen.” Honestly, I don’t know. Of course I’m worried about my future–what normal person wouldn’t be? But I don’t want to spend my time fretting over what may happen and miss what is happening. I think we all need to adopt a big picture mindset of what we want to accomplish, and then as long as you know who you are, the good will naturally progress.

So maybe I can be that catalyst for something big and fulfilling, but I will never reach “my purpose” if I don’t spend my energy on the change I can accomplish now, instead of wasting it on my fears.

Of course after spending the day outside (with the most adorable chick magnet–more later), the first thing I need to do is shower because I stink, and sadly, stinky people don’t usually get too far.