What’s My Purpose? Day 2 (“What the World Needs Now”)

Okay, it’s day two of my Venn diagram experiment. Today, I’ll fill in the “The World Needs It” circle. Setting the timer for ten minutes, I’ll just rapid fire some stream-of-consciousness on this subject.

• to lighten up
• stop killing each other
• conserve
• be kind
• tolerate others’ differences
• ecologically sound ways of living on the earth
• better conflict resolution
• art
• entertainment
• sports
• more tolerance
• unity
• liberty and justice for all
• to laugh more
• slick enovative inventions
• kindness
• generoicty
• solar powered cars and planes
• stop using fossil fuels
• education
• art
• more art
• critical thinking skills
• more joy
• understaning
• philanthropy
• honest leaders
• science/research
• joy
• to learn from our past
• acceptance of diversity
• celebration of our differences
• tolerance
• better conflict resolution
• kindness toward children
• resources for the needy

hmm… four minutes left and that’s really all I can come up with.

I mean I could probably think of more but they seem to be coming in under categories I’ve already put down. Think I’ll get last night’s list out (“I Love It”) and see if there’s anything on there “the world needs.”

• making people laugh– the world needs more laughter
• making people think– the world needs to think more
• felling like I’ve made a difference–the world needs people who want to make a postive difference
• putting on a show– the world definitley could use some more shows. you can never have too many great shows (of all sorts)
• having sex– yeah! the world needs more sex
• eating– the hungry need food
• working out– yes, the world needs to be healthier
• watching plays– we need more plays
• performing– the world needs me to perform, haha
• good movies– yep, need more good movies
• going to museums– the world needs good museums
• going to ballgames– sports and more sports!
• being treated like a celebrity– the world does not need me to be treated like a celebrity. The world needs to treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• helping people sort out their problems– world needs more people helping others with their problems. Does the world need me helping people with their problems? That’s gotten me into trouble before– the whole underearning thing– I mean that’s mostly what I’ve been doing instead of earning money– helping people with their problems. Still, I’m going to say this is another point of overlap. In a healthy way, I want to help people with their problems.
• making people feel better- the world needs kindness
• camping- hmm…. the world needs to go camping more! and to preserve our wildernesses.
• hanging out with a bunch of guys- let’s see… well, I can say the world needs more men supporting each other, having a common goal of being better men. We need more men mentoring younger men.
• riding my motorcycle- the world needs motorcycles.
• going to fancy functions- the world needs celebration!
• being told I’m a genius– the world does not need to tell me I’m a genius. I need to get over myself, haha. What’s the positive hit on this one? The world needs to celebrate great minds and lead them to the resources they need so that we may all benefit from their beautiful minds.
• being told I changed someone’s life– the world needs more people reaching out to each other
• having a political impact– the world probably, in fact, needs less We do need to ever– my niece is reading over my shoulder and just said, “WE NEED WORLD PEACE!” I think that merits adding. Thanks, Gracie.
• political activism– less complaining, more involvement– working towards real solutions instead of always fighting for a “W” for “my side.”
• watching good TV- we need good TV
• cleaning house– the world needs… hmm. I guess this one could be that we need to take care of what we have.
• cooking for someone I love– everybody needs love and everybody deserves to be able to eat.
• hosting a dinner party– the world needs more dinner parties
• being with my dogs– we need to care for animals
• writing– you know we do!
• reading my writing to people– the world needs examples of people courageous enough to share their art
• being the center of attention– haha. yeah.
• praying– the world needs more prayer. specifically I’d say we need to be praying (or whatever your equivalent to that is) for each other
• taking part in sacred ceremonies– the world needs to help sacred ceremonies of the First Nations Peoples not be lost. That’s the only way to keep what happened here from being a complete genocide. FFV
• watching documentaries– the world needs good docs (Gracie adds “The world needs good stories.”)
• creating art–THE WORLD NEEDS ART
• creating an alternate reality through art –people could use things that help to open their minds
• thinking about spiritual things– the world needs to– okay, Gracie says, “The world needs to stop being so selfish.” I’ll take it.
• being outside– we need to look after the planet and treat Her better
• sleeping– The world needs to get some rest
• eating great food– we must reconsider how we are feeding ourselves. This is unsustainable and people are starving to death!
• going to amusement parks– the world needs amusement parks
• going to sports bars– the world needs sports bars so we can yell at the television.
• playing rugby– more rugby. please, more rugby.
• making out with someone I love– we need more making out
• hanging out with kids– the world needs more people interested in spending time with kids instead of putting them in front of electronic baby sitters
• making assholes look stupid– the world needs me to stop calling people assholes
• working a spiritual program– people need to work a spiritual program (I don’t like the way that sounds coming from me– it sounds like I know best for other people.)
• going to support group meetings– well, hmm…. I can say that I do see a lot of people who could benefit from some kind of recovery program. Glad I’ve found several.
• rock climbing– the world needs to get outside and get active!
• canoeing– the world needs to get outside and get active!
• camping– the world needs to get outside and get active!
• mountain biking– the world needs to, well, you get the picture
• going to the barber– people need to be able to treat themselves well
• buying new clothes– we have a distribution problem. I have enough clothes
• getting a massage– yeah, I could use one right now. hmmm… the world needs to touch each other?
• giving money to hungry people– the world needs more generosity
• helping people change their lives– the world needs more kindness
• looking at hot guys– the world needs… hmm, I could come up with a thousand sardonic quips here but what I’ll say is, people need to take better care of themselves
• talking about good books– we need to get reading again and talking with each other about what we read
• writing the blog– the world needs my blog, haha! Well, at least I need my blog
• riding the subway– the world needs more mass transit
• traveling– we need to get out and see the world, learn how others live, learn from each other
• drinking coffee– the world needs more black oily bean fair trade certified organic shade grown coffee (and less Tea Party)
• doing anything artsy– we need more art
• using my imagination– the world needs imagination
• acting– the world needs to keep the drama on the stage, page, and screen
• directing– the world needs me to be directing for stage and screen
• making a lot of money- the world needs me to make money so I can sustain myself and give money to worthy causes
• helping people feel better– the world needs kindness
• helping people grow– the world needs kindness
• helping people work through their shit– the world needs kindness
• moving society forward– the world needs to evolve
• resolving conflict– war is over if we want it
• educating the ignorant– education is the key
• doing laundry– we need to take care of ourselves
• watching people succeed– the world needs to celebrate each others’ victories and let go of jealousy
• driving my truck– the world needs me to drive around in my truck so people get the joy of seeing me so happy. sorry, that’s the best I can do on that one without busting my own balls about driving a four-wheeled, mud-tired, 15 mpg heavy drinker.

Wow, that part took longer than I thought. And theoretically according to the Venn, I’m supposed to see where those two lists intersect to see what me… hold please. What my “mission” is.

I was going to do that tonight but to tell you the truth I am surrounded by nieces and nephews who are crawling all over me and losing patience with sharing their Unc with you. These are precious moments I’ll never get back once they slip away so I’ll say goodnight and think about the overlap of the two circles of the Venn tomorrow. The rest of tonight is dedicated to popsicles and tickling!

See y’all tomorrow.