Life is short.

That’s not a cliché. It’s a reality that gets clearer with each passing day (for me anyway).

When you think about life, what do you dream about? Ultimately, what do you want to do with your days? How are you contributing to the world, your legacy and your life?

Heavy questions? You bet! Questions that most of us, we claim we are too busy to stop, think about and search for, the answers. And, before you know it, life has passed us by.

The following experiences are great examples of passions, causes, good ole’ fun and dreams to consider as you strive to live your dream; and, find the passion that drives you forward. Hopefully, these encounters will challenge you to ask those heavy questions that, when answered, will lighten and give light to your life’s passion.

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A year ago, this excerpt from my first book, Mindful Minutes: A Marketer’s Journey Through Business, was submitted to the weekly “Book Bubble” contest sponsored by Bublish, a complete book publishing and marketing solution for professional indie authors and publishers. I am happy to say that this entry won the contest! Yes, this was a year ago, but isn’t it just as relevant today? Life is short!

We started this year, like any other and quickly had to pivot – into and through a Pandemic. Where are we now? On the second half of 2020 – already! Even through the challenges of a Pandemic, we are swiftly moving through the year. When you look back on 2020, what will you be able to say you accomplished during these days of social distancing, COVID-19, masks and everything that came with it?

How will you say that you contributed to the world, your legacy and your life? Heavy questions? You bet! The question is whether you are making an effort to answer them. Purchase Mindful Minutes: A Marketer’s Journey Through Business.

Sonya Ruff Jarvis, is the Managing Member of Jarvis Consultants and the Founder of the eRetailer Summit and JC Event Group. An expert in her field, Sonya has been published in numerous retail industry b-to-b publications. Sonya shares her experiences in her book series Mindful Minutes: A Marketer’s Journey Through Business. In addition, Sonya collaborated in publishing an anthology, Mentoring Moments: 14 Remarkable Women Share Their Breakthroughs to Success. Purchase Sonya’s books here.

Sonya has a M.B.A. in Marketing. She is married and has a daughter and they live in Trumbull, Connecticut.

Follow Sonya on twitter at @jarvisconsult or @eretailersummit