Purpose is not Pleasure

Triple Espresso: Purpose and pleasure are NOT the same thing. Contrary to popular thinking, you're not always going to be happy when living your true purpose. Happiness and pleasure are transitory human emotions; and like all emotions, whether pleasurable or painful, they're fleeting. Living your purpose CAN be pleasurable and happy; and it will also be painful and frustrating at times. Many are espousing "Follow your passion", and "Do what you love." Let's please be reminded that passion is the Latin word for suffering. Remember the movie "The Passion of the Christ"? It was ALL about one mans willingness to suffer for something bigger than his own ego needs. And, if you've ever been in love... you know that MANY times it's painful and frustrating. Sometimes infuriating! In fact, sometimes it makes you want to throttle the one of your desire; and even throw furniture at them. =) Your true purpose is something you're going to suffer for (passion), and you're willing to do it. Because it's worth it. Sometimes you'll love the process and sometimes you'll loathe it. Your true purpose is something you're willing to pay the ultimate price for. Because it's worth it. The ultimate price? EVERYTHING you have. You breathe it... You wake it... You sleep it... You do whatever it takes to become masterful at it... You give your entire life to it... You're willing to forgo pleasure and even suffer for it. Why? Because to you it's worth it. Not some fleeting bank account that can be taken in a heartbeat... Not some house or car that's going to belong to someone else someday... Not some reputation or accolade that can be gone like mist in the noonday sun... (talk to me about all of the above if you doubt) Not something pleasurable, or something that makes you "happy" appealing to your lower self which quickly fades... But PURPOSE. Purpose that sustains through all the ups and downs, highs and lows. Purpose for which you're willing to pay the price. To Redeem your very life for. It's time. Maybe past time. Your move. Tick tock. STOP LOOKING FOR LEADERS AND BECOME ONE. Legendary Leadership February 5-7 via ZOOM. Sign Up here: https://www.jamesray.com/legendary-leadership/ #ThursdayThoughts #thursdaymotivation #thursdaymorning #leadership #business #futureleadership #redemption #redemptiveleadership #jamesarthurray #jamesray