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We don't live in a vacuum. The stuff going on in the world affects us whether we like it or not. Politics. Economy. War. It all seeps into our consciousness, affecting how we see our world and live our lives.

Some say we should disconnect from those dramas. To an extent I agree, since getting caught up in them can exacerbate the fear and distrust that's bubbling to the surface, or distract us from what we're trying to do.

Yet some are so infused into our lives that it can be mighty hard to ignore them.

Funny how we all long for the good times, when everything falls in place and life works just the way we want it to. Times like these are what we live for -- or are they?

To those who use life to know themselves and what they're about, maybe not. Because for as good as those moments feel, they're like the icing on the cake -- something to be savored and appreciated, but get too much of it and our taste buds go on overload and we have to turn away from the sweetness so they can reset themselves.

Bringing your vision to life may be inspired from within, but unless you're independently wealthy, turning it into a viable mission will quickly bring you face-to-face with an outer reality -- without the money to keep it going, it can be a real challenge to change the world.

Inner conditions aside, the outer world can be a harsh environment in which to start a mission, and an even tougher one to keep it going. Though perhaps it's the last place you'd rather your attention be, money matters and it must become a primary focus if your project is to remain viable.

Some who seek to serve are motivated by the desire to act, but their efforts are continually frustrated along the way. No matter what they try to do to make their mark, it never seems to manifest or reach those for whom their efforts are intended.

I call this type of person the Wanna-be Server. This is not meant judgmentally (for in our society those who "do" often look down with contempt on those who want to do but for some reason "do not," and call them wanna-bes) in any way, nor is it the mark of a failure.

Behind every mission is an idea or vision the mission is intended to manifest into reality. So what's yours?

Is it to share an inspiration that you've created, such as a book, music, picture or art form? Is it some form of service? Or maybe a perspective or system of thought, like a spiritual teaching?

Until you're clear on your vision, it's very hard to bring it to life.