Is life inherently without purpose and meaningless? A full life is being part of a purposeful and meaningful adventure. More than that, instead of fitting in an occasional adventure every decade, a mind shift is in order. Why not view life as an Adventure itself consisting of many intentional and varying adventures along the way? Adventure in this case is defined as an exciting experience that brings growth and makes a difference in the world.

 

At the core of bringing purpose to the adventure of life is self-examination in seven areas: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Relational, Income (financial), and Thinking (emotional). Using these S-P-I-R-I-T categories addresses the whole self. Here’s how they apply to me.

 

Spiritually - got serious about my Christian worldview in college and ever since I’ve been on a journey to becoming the man God has destined and created me to be. Support mission work locally, domestically, and around the world.

 

Physically – love doing physical challenges. Between Ironman triathlons, marathons, mountain climbs, backpacking, caving, and a TransAmerica cycling trip, keeping active is challenging and rewarding. Committed to good health, nutrition, and fitness.

 

Intellectually – BS in Math at Westminster College, MAs in Communication & Biblical Studies, PhD in Organizational Leadership – all three done at Regent University. Done with degrees but committed to life-long learning.

 

Relationally – an extended family on both sides that keep in touch. Great friendships and connections with church and friends from high school and higher education. Never married and no children, but there’s always hope.😀

 

Income (financially) – traveling the world is a joy and fortunate enough to do it with Westinghouse in the 80s and Outside In from 1990-2011, a non-profit I helped start. Very rewarding decades helping delinquent teens get back on track. Now an entrepreneur as an author and speaker.

 

Thinking (Emotional) -  a constant upward spiral of learning of who I am to become a better person. I am fascinated with how the mind works on a conscious, subconscious, and unconscious level. An avid reader.

 

I have lived in Pittsburgh, home of the Steelers, all my life. Life is an ongoing journey consisting of a wonderful blend of facing challenges, perfecting a calling and nurturing a passion for life. Looking forward to many endeavors that lie ahead to bring purpose to this adventure of life.

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