I know that I have written about purpose and passion on this blog in the past.  Sometimes it seems easier than others to focus on what is important in life.  Other times, however, seem to be so busy and full of "stuff" that the important things get covered up or washed out.  It is during these times when having a vision for our lives is most important.  During those times you have to pull yourself up by your bootstraps and decide what you are going to focus on and that you are not going to let life get in your way.  The hard part about this is the things that keep us busy are not usually "bad" things.  They are good things, sometimes extremely important things.  And they somehow distort your vision.  You can lose your focus and clarity. 

"If You Chase Two Rabbits, Both Will Escape"  (Author Unknown)

For me, I have a lot of ideas.  I have a lot of dreams.  And, I have a lot of responsibilities.  Many times, the responsibilities require me to hold off on an idea or they make me overly cautious or scared to proceed with a dream.  Even though it may align perfectly with my life vision. 

Here is a peek at the stream of thoughts that are constantly going through my head in some form or another: I like my job, do I like my job, am I a good lawyer, and I a good dad, I like parts of practicing law, can a Christian be a divorce attorney, should I go into full-time ministry of some sort, what kind of business can I open on the side, I need to spend time with my family tonight, I need to work on my business plan, marketing and strategy…  On and on my brain is constantly thinking and working.  I follow nearly 100 blogs and RSS feeds, I listen to about 10 podcasts each week, I read books on business, ministry, parenting, leadership, and personal development all the time.  I can’t turn my brain off.  At least not easily. 

It is in this moment that I realize – somehow it has been brought immediately to my attention – that I need to "be still and know that [He] is God" (Psalm 46:10).  It is in this stillness, this time with God, this focused attention on the Source of the call and vision for my life that I will be directed in the right direction.