DEFINITION: A mission statement defines in a paragraph or so any entity’s reason for existence. It embodies its philosophies, goals, ambitions and mores. Any entity that attempts to operate without a mission statement runs the risk of wandering through the world without having the ability to verify that it is on its intended course.

I’ve been feeling uneasy and a bit guilty, you see as a writer it’s a job that you never leave behind in the office; I’m always weaving the thread. This part I actually like, I enjoy my time with my mind – it’s just that I feel like I’ve never left school as far as home work goes. But there is a catch – writing for me is like food..I love, enjoy and savor writing time in the same way that I do dinner time. I don’t really ever suffer from writers block, what I’ve learned is that if I sit down and push through what’s deep inside finds a window – showing up is whats up to me.
So why the need for a mission statement?
I’ve got to get realigned with what I want and what where I see myself heading, for me work is woven into the fiber of my being…so feeling a bit lost and disorganized ain’t just about the job.
Yesterday I was hanging out with my friend Mary Alice, she has a very strong practice here in Nashville where she guides folks through a process called body alignment - what this means is she works as a conduit between you & you…Yesterday I stopped by her house with the girls – playing in her small creek is a huge favorite on hot days, as we sat in her hammock I began to grumble about understanding why I’m struggling to finish up my second edit of my books. Mary Alice to the rescue – “Well figure out which Character is holding you back and talk to her, call her out.”
I went through the list……
“Hi I Don’t Wanna Change”, came to mind – but not quite – there is someone who hides out under her umbrella, someone I’ve not met yet. “Hi I Don’t Think I Can Get Any Bigger” who shares a room with “Hi Is It Gonna Hurt”!

Oh man…fo’sho this is the deal! She is comfy right now, she doesn’t want to rock the boat by adding more cargo – but me, as in MEE has a plan and part of this plan is where the mission statement comes in:

“The search for truth and beauty begins with me, I will expand learning all that I can. I will re-evaluate my beliefs and see all aspects of myself, doing my best to point the finger at no other – owning my choices. Princess Know It All is about doing what I’ve not done and mastering what I need to learn by getting bigger – inside & out – by becoming my greatest self I hope to lend inspiration.”

So you see, “Hi I Don’t Think I Can Get Any Bigger comes from fear, not love…

Mary Alice was great – she broke it down fo’me “Girl you gotta prioritize there is A, B, C & D levels of tasks everyday that show up. Make a list of what goes  from a heart perspective and then get disciplined just like you are with your food.”
Every time a lower level letter attempts to distract me KNOW that “Hi I Don’t Think I Can Get Any Bigger” and “Is It Gonna Hurt” are calling the shots…Ummm, I can’t let a fear driven gal call my shots now can I shorty?

I made my list:
A – Finishing Books – Every morning from 9am to 12pm Book Writing only.
B – PKIA Website
C. Emails, phone calls, etc
D. FACEBOOK!

By 2:45pm everyday I’m a mom, I put away my computer, leave my office and shift into another space…this is a given not part of the list.
So here I go back on the road..

Gotta get on the good foot, Unhun..get it get it on! (snapping my fingers & poppin’ my neck as I say this!)

Heading towards my dreams & desires no longer wandering with out a ’cause. I’m going to print this list and mission statement out – place it on my mirror, in my office, on the back of the closet door, on my computer & in my car….The only person who can keep me from my greatest self is Mee.