April 2009 President's Message
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4/2/2009 |
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A Chapter With A “PURPOSE" ... WOW!
The concept of "purpose," even the word itself, is something held in high regard by many, perhaps even most. Some describe purpose as giving them a general direction for their lives, while others even go so far as to allow it to prioritize the key choices required in their day-to-day living. And yet, many might find it difficult to describe what purpose is and, even more difficult, to honestly point to how they will use it in the daily choices they make.
It is physically and psychologically healthy for a human being to have a strong sense of purpose. Those who have learned to develop a sense of purpose and who have learned to become engrossed in the achievement of purposes are the most likely to be happy and healthy. A sense of purpose brings out the best in people.
A purpose to sink your teeth into gives your mind a healthy, productive focus and prevents it from drifting into negativity. Without goals, the mind begins to wander, and more often than not it will focus on unresolvable problems that cause anxiety. Purpose has an almost magical quality. It can inspire us with extraordinary ability. It can make us almost superhuman- more capable than humans in an ordinary state.
Purpose gives meaning to your life. In many ways, your purpose is the meaning of your life. That gives this subject a superimposing importance.
About the President: Ken Martinek, CSI, CDT, AIA, is National Sales Manager for Arcadia, Inc. (est. 1930), a leading single source supplier of architectural building products, including curtain wall, storefront, entrance, window and interior framing. Martinek has over 30 years in the glass and glazing industry and has been a CSI industry and AIA affiliate member since 1988, supporting both the architectural and glazing community. You can contact the author at kmartinek@ arcadiainc.com.